Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative
What is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative?
Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in some fruits and vegetables. It is produced commercially through chemical synthesis. In food, it is used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent.
Is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative vegan?
Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative a major allergen?
Fumaric acid is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative used for?
Fumaric acid is added to foods and beverages to provide a tart or sour taste, often used in powdered drink mixes, gelatin desserts, and baked goods.
Is Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative safe?
Fumaric acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Fumaric acid is added to foods and beverages to provide a tart or sour taste, often used in powdered drink mixes, gelatin desserts, and baked goods. It can also act as a preservative by lowering the pH of food products, inhibiting microbial growth. In this product, it is used at a very low concentration (0.01%) specifically as a preservative.
Health notes
Fumaric acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is also approved as a food additive in the European Union. JECFA has evaluated fumaric acid and established an acceptable daily intake. It is considered safe for consumption at levels typically found in food.
Allergen info
Fumaric acid is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Water And 0.01% Fumaric Acid As Preservative
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