Flavoring agents fumaric acid

Fumaric acid is used primarily in liquid pharmaceutical preparations as an acidulant and flavoring agent. Fumaric acid may be included as the acid part of effervescent tablet formulations, although this use is limited as the compound has an extremely low solubility in water. It is also used as a chelating agent which exhibits synergism when used in combination with other true antioxidants. 

Fumaric acid Acidulant, flavoring agent, chelating agent synergist Exhibits synergism when used in combination with other true antioxidants. Low aqueous solubility... 

Fumaric acid INS No 270, FW 116.07, Chem. name trani-bntanedioic acid, trans-l,2-ethylene-dicarboxylic acid. Fumaric acid is naturally found in rice, sngar cane, wine, plant leaves, bean sprouts, and edible mushrooms in small amonnts (is an intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (Krebs) cycle), and is also produced in sun-exposed skin. The fnnctional nses are as an acidity regnlator and a flavoring agent. The ADI is not specified for fnmaric acid. The ferrons salt of fumaric acid can be used as iron fortifier. The common application areas inclnde bakery, confectionary, and drinks. It can also be used by mixing with other acidifiers. 

Nearly 5% of MA produced in 1978 was converted to fumaric acid. The latter is used in paper sizing resins, specialty unsaturated polyesters, as a food acidulant, and flavoring agent. It has been cleared for use as a special dietary and nutritional additive " and in some indirect applications such as the packaging of food. " " ... 

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