(Acidifier / Sequestrant / Flavoring agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Tartaric Acid, known for its high purity and consistent quality. This compound is particularly valuable in the food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Tartaric Acid, adhering to stringent industry standards and best practices. We prioritize purity and consistency to deliver reliable ingredients that enhance food formulations.
Applications: MOLACID® TAR contributes a tart, sour taste to food, similar to citric acid but with a sharper, more intense flavor in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and jams. It also acts as a stabilizer, improving texture and volume in baked products like cakes and meringues.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 87-69-4 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 150.09 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as colorless or translucent crystals or as a white, fine to granular, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy. (B) It gives reaction of Tartrate. |
| 3 | Solubility | One-gram dissolves in 0.8 ml of water at 25°, in about 0.5 ml of boiling water, and in about 3 ml of alcohol. |
| 4 | Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| 5 | Sulfate | Specified Test. No turbidity forms |
| 6 | Oxalate | Specified test. No turbidity forms |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5% |
| 8 | Optical Rotation | Between +12.0° and +13.0° |
| 9 | Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.05 % |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 99.7 % and not more than 100.5 %, on the dried basis. |
MOLACID® TAR is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in well-closed containers.
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