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Fumaric Acid

What is Fumaric Acid?

Fumaric acid is a chemical compound that has a fruit-like taste. [1]

Fumaric acid is a food acidulent used since 1946 because it is non-toxic. It is generally used in beverages and baking powders for which requirements are placed on purity. [1]


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Products containing Fumaric Acid


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Fumaric Acid - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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