Acidulants


Acidulants are chemical compounds that confer a tart, sour, or acidic flavor to foods. Used to regulate or maintain acidic or basic levels of a food product. Give a sharp or sour taste and also acts as a preservative because it can help inhibit microbial growth.

Product

Feature

  • Water-free form of citric acid.
  • Colourless crystal or white crystalline powder.
  • Odorless acid taste with fruity character.

Function

  • A natural preservative.
  • An antioxidant that reduce oxidative damage.
  • Maintains stability of active ingredients.
  • A retarder to slow down discolouration.
  • Assist in retaining flavours and vitamins.
  • Enhance the activity of beneficial antioxidants.

Feature

  • Water containing form of citric acid.
  • Colourless crystals or white crystalline powder.
  • Odorless liquid with strong acidic taste.

Function

  • A natural preservative.
  • An antioxidant that reduce oxidative damage.
  • Maintains stability of active ingredients.
  • A retarder to slow down discolouration.
  • Assist in retaining flavours and vitamins.
  • Enhance the activity of beneficial antioxidants.

Feature

  • Sodium salt of citric acid.
  • Has salty, sour and mildly tart flavor.
  • It is mildly basic.

Function

  • Flavouring agent.
  • Emulsifying agent.
  • Quality and stability improving sequestrant.

Feature

  • Contain highest calcium content.
  • Has relatively neutral taste and flavor profile.
  • Dissolves better at lower temperatures and pH (< 4.5).

Function

  • Sequestrant and stabilizer.
  • Flavour enhancer and food additivest.
  • An antioxidant that reduce oxidative damage.
  • Calcium fortification to maintain calcium balance.