E353; Metatartaric Acid(in 0 products)
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Functions:
1. Acidity Regulator / Buffering Agent - Changes or maintains the acidity or basicity of food/cosmetics.
2. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.
Metatartaric acid a polymeric lactone of variable composition obtained by heating tartaric acid. It is used to prevent precipitation in wine and is listed as E number E353 as a food additive.
It is approved to use as food additive in EU.
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Regulatory References:
1. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]
- E353
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