TARTARIC ACID L+ US NAT FCC - MAZZAR

TARTARIC ACID L+ US NAT FCC - MAZZAR appears as colorless crystals or white powder, almost odorless, of strongly acid taste, stable in air and hygroscopic at relative humidity higher than 75%. Widely spread in nature, it is present in many fruits, free or combined with potassium, calcium or magnesium. The raw material for the production of Natural Tartaric Acid is Calcium Tartrate, which is obtained from distilled wine lees. The WHO/FAO, thru the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA 1977-1983-1990) approved its ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) of 30 mg/kg of body weight for L(+) Tartaric Acid, while the D and DL forms of synthetic and unnatural origin were forbidden. Our quality system for the control of production process and finished product grants the compliance of our Tartaric Acid to the national and international requirements of HACCP. The shelf-life of the product, mentioned on our labels, is 5 years. To avoid the caking of the product we suggest, when possible, to use a bigger particle size (gross particle size takes much more time to cake instead of fine’s one) and avoid pressing the pallets. In case the product cakes, it is always possible to break the lumps by shaking vigorously the bags or by beating the bags with a bar or by throwing the bag on a clean and smooth floor being always careful not to break the bag.

Ingredient Name: Tartaric Acid

CAS Number: 526-83-0

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Natural, Pareve

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)
Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Food & Nutrition Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications and Uses
  • Acidifier, antioxidizer, emulsifier, flavor exalter and stabilizer.
  • Food: Production of tinned food, jam, jelly, confectionery and biscuits in general. Production of soft drinks and table waters. Acidifier in wine-making field. Intermediary for the production of tartaric esters, used as emulsifiers in all the main food industries.
  • Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic: Preparation of medicines, effervescent tablets and soluble drugs. Excipient and acidifier in syrups and antibiotics. Production of natural beauty cream for face and body.
  • Technical: Retarding agent in the preparation of gypsum, it improves plasticity and resistance of Cements and concretes and it is used in the formulation of waterproof cements and heat insulator. It is also used in textiles (dyeing and printing), tannings, ceramics e Galvano plastics.

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay99.7 - 100.5%-
Specific Rotation (20% w/v)12 - 12.8-
Oxalates Contentmax. 50ppm-
Chloride Contentmax. 30ppm-
Sulfates Contentmax. 150ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 0.05ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 0.05ppm-
Calcium Contentmax. 25ppm-
Heavy Metals Content (as Pb)max. 2ppm-
Loss on Dryingmax. 0.2%-
Sulfated Ashmax. 0.05%-
Iron Contentmax. 3ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.05ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.05ppm-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular formulaC₄H₆O₆--
Molecular Weight150.09--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Water (at 20⁰C)139g/100mL-
Solubility in Water (at 25⁰C)147g/100mL-
Solubility in Alcohol (at 25⁰C)33g/100mL-
Solubility in Ether (at 25⁰C)0.4g/100mL-
Specific Weight17,598g/mL-
Loose Bulk Density0.63 - 1g/mL-
Tapped Bulk Density0.95 - 1.06g/mL-
Melting Point168 - 170⁰C-
pH (solution 0.1N)2.2--
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy300kcal/100g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Standard Particle Sizes

Food & Pharma Grade

Granular Type ENO > 1000 5% max
Granular Type 4 > 1000 5% max
< 500 10% max
Granular Type 3K > 600 5% max
< 350 15% max
Granular Type 3 > 600 5% max
< 300 10% max
Granular Type 2 > 400 5% max
< 200 10% max
Granular Type 2C > 250 20% max
< 125 20% max
Fine Granular Type 1 > 200 25% max

Technical Grade

Powder Type A200 > 200 10% max
Powder Type A63 > 63 10% max

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Our Natural Tartaric Acid is packed in 15 or 25 Kg bags of paper sewn on the top with an internal polyethylene bag thermowelded.
  • Alternatively, it can be packed into big-bag of polypropylene internally coated with polyethylene weighing from 500 to 1500 Kg upon request.
  • The bags are palletized and wrapped with shrinkable polyethylene. Each pallet is composed by product of the same batch.
  • Every bag or big-bag is labeled with the law indications and the batch identifications. Other types of packaging are available upon request of the customer.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Our Natural Tartaric Acid is chemically stable, the shelf life is 5 years, but we recommend our customer to operate a good storage rotation, to avoid pallets double-stacking and anyway to reduce the storage time to less than 6 months in order to avoid the caking of the material.
  • It must be kept in the original packing, in a dry cool place, avoiding to expose it to very hot or very cold temperatures and to direct sun light.