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From Polifar’s supplier perspective, this article compares two acidulants: tartaric acid and citric acid. They differ greatly in flavor, raw material sources, applications, costs and processing properties. Tartaric acid is widely used in winemaking, high-end baking and specialty candies, while citric acid fits beverages, general baking and broad-spectrum preservation. Both are safe when added in compliance with regulations. Industry FAQs are attached at the end, and Polifar offers one-stop sourcing of food additives. - Polifar

This article mainly focuses on the differences between monohydrate and anhydrous citric acid in food additives. It aims to differentiate between the two based on the different characteristics of food and the inherent properties of monohydrate and anhydrous citric acid, helping customers achieve the best results when using them.

Citric acid and fumaric acid, as acidity regulators, play an indispensable role in industries such as food additives, feed additives, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry. Comparing the two side-by-side aims to provide a deeper understanding of citric acid and fumaric acid, enabling better application across various sectors.

Malic acid, also known as 2-hydroxysuccinic acid, has two stereoisomers due to an asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule. In nature, it exists in three forms, namely D-malic acid, L-malic acid and its mixture DL-malic acid.