Tartaric Acid

(in 974 products)

1. Acidity Regulator / Buffering Agent - Changes or maintains the acidity or basicity of food/cosmetics.

2. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.

3. Binder / Stabilizer - Retains the physical characteristics of food/cosmetics and ensure the mixture remains in an even state.

4. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.

5. Exfoliant - Removes dead cells at the surface of the skin

6. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.

7. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.

Tartaric Acid is an organic acid that is commonly found in many types of foods, particularly in fruits such as grapes and tamarinds. It is also used in the production of many foods, such as wine and baking powder.

In the food industry, Tartaric Acid is used as an ingredient for its sour taste and pH-adjusting properties. It is also used as a stabilizing agent in some food products to prevent crystallization and as a leavening agent in baking.

Tartaric Acid is also used in some skincare products as an ingredient to help exfoliate the skin and improve its texture. It works by helping to remove dead skin cells and promoting cell turnover, which can help to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Recent studies have suggested that Tartaric Acid is generally safe for use in food and skincare products. However, some people may be sensitive to this ingredient, and it has been associated with rare allergic reactions in some individuals.

Overall, Tartaric Acid is a safe and commonly used ingredient in many types of foods and skincare products.

It is approved to use as food additive in EU and generally recognized as safe food substance in US.

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/875

1. CANADA INGREDIENT HOTLIST, List of Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic Products [2019]

- Alpha-hydroxy acids

2. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Tartaric acid

3. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]

- E334

4. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act

- L-Tartaric Acid (d-Tartaric Acid)

5. US FDA Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Food Substances (21 CFR 184) [2017]

- § 184.1099 - Tartaric acid

6. International Fragrance Association Transparency List [2015]

- Tartaric acid (d-, l-, dl-, meso-)