Fumaric Acid Powder Food Grade E297 | CAS 110-17-8
Fumaric Acid is a widely used organic acid and food acidulant with a strong, clean sour taste and good stability. It is commonly used in beverages, confectionery, bakery products, powdered drink mixes, and other processed foods as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and acidity regulator.
Description
Fumaric Acid
| Product Name | Fumaric Acid |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | (E)-Butenedioic Acid |
| Synonyms | trans-Butenedioic Acid, Allomaleic Acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 110-17-8 |
| E-Number | E297 |
| EINECS No. | 203-743-0 |
| INCI Name | Fumaric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C4H4O4 |
| Molecular Mass | 116.07 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Typical Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Packaging | Paper bags, PE-lined bags, or customized packaging |
| Net Weight | 25 kg (customizable) |
Product Introduction
Fumaric acid powder is a white crystalline organic acid with CAS number 110-17-8, used as the food additive E297. It functions as an acidulant and acidity regulator, providing persistent sourness in suitable formulations. Its low moisture absorption makes it useful in dry mixes and sour confectionery coatings. Its solubility in water is not as high as that of citric acid., so particle size and processing temperature are important formulation considerations. Bluewise supplies food-grade fumaric acid powder for bulk ingredient sourcing.
Applications
- Bakery and Tortillas: Helps lower pH in tortillas and can serve as a leavening acid in suitable baking systems.
- Sour Confectionery: Adds sourness to candy coatings and compressed sweets while limiting moisture uptake from the acid component.
- Chewing Gum: Provides a lingering sour taste through its relatively slow dissolution.
- Beverages: Supports acidity adjustment and flavor balance in formulations with suitable dissolution conditions.
- Gelled Desserts and Dry Mixes: Provides tartness in jelly desserts and dessert powders, particularly mixes prepared with hot water.
