Fumaric Acid

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Introduction to Fumaric Acid
Also known as
Acidulant, trans-butenedioic acid, fumarate, salts, esters

Fumaric acid has an intense, acidic sour taste. A synthetically formulated acidulant, fumaric acid provides pH reduction across your product range.

Fumaric Acid is available globally
Fumaric Acid Application areas

Fumaric acid provides limited solubility in formulations, and enhances flavour in your applications. 

Enhance acidic flavours and improve pH stability in your beverage formulations.

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Enhance acidic flavours and improve pH stability in your beverage formulations.

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Lower pH levels and improve acidity across your soups, sauces and dressings portfolio. Fumaric acid has non-hygroscopic properties for dry-mix products.[1]


[1] Disclaimer: Fumaric acid is not yet approved in China for use in these products.

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Fumaric acid can be used in a variety of industrial applications including unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, printing Inks, and paper sizing.

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