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NATURAL TARTARIC ACID

Tartaric Acid is an organic acid, the chemical formula of which may be dextrorotatory and/or levorotatory: in nature it is dextrorotatory only. Natural Tartaric Acid in its free form, or combined with potassium-calcium-magnesium, is present in many fruits, especially in grapes. It is an extremely versatile acid and it is utilised in a wide range of industries.

MAIN SECTORS OF USE:

FOOD INDUSTRY:

This is the main field in which it is used:

• as an additive and natural preservative for jams, fruit juices, pickles, soft drinks, etc...
• as an additive in emulsifying agents for bread-making
• as effervescence for table waters
• as a leavening agent in the preparation of desserts

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

It is used in the gypsum, cement and ceramic industries to delay setting and as a fluidizer.

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY:

It is used in the preparation of certain medicines (antibiotics, cardiotonics, etc...) and as an excipient (it is not metabolised by the human body).

COSMETICS INDUSTRY:

It is used as a base compound in many natural body creams.

WINE-MAKING INDUSTRY:

It is used to restore or correct wine acidity.