Appearance: white powder

Solubility: slightly soluble in cold water

Main indexes:

Characteristics of fumaric acid:
1. Strong and lasting acidity: Fumaric acid is stronger in acidity than citric acid and tartaric acid, and can achieve the ideal sour effect with a smaller dosage. Its sour taste is long-lasting and suitable for foods that need to retain flavor for a long time.
2. High solubility: Although fumaric acid is not as soluble in cold water as citric acid, it shows good solubility when heated or dissolved in other media (such as syrup, alcohol), and is suitable for a variety of food processing processes.
3. Excellent stability: Fumaric acid has excellent thermal stability and antioxidant capacity. It is not easy to decompose or deteriorate under high temperature or long-term storage conditions. It is very suitable for foods that require heat-resistant treatment, such as baked goods and ready-to-eat foods.
4. Natural source and safety: Fumaric acid is naturally present in a variety of fruits and vegetables. It is a food-grade safety substance and has been approved for food addition by food safety agencies in many countries around the world.
5. Low hygroscopicity: Fumaric acid has extremely low hygroscopicity and is not easy to absorb moisture in the air. Therefore, it is not easy to agglomerate during storage and processing, and is very suitable for environments with high humidity.
6. Economical: Due to its high acidity and low dosage, fumaric acid can be used as a substitute for citric acid or other acidulants in some applications to reduce production costs.
7. Antibacterial properties: Fumaric acid has a certain antibacterial effect and can inhibit the growth of microorganisms in food. Therefore, it is often used as a food preservative to extend the shelf life.
8. Improve taste: The refreshing sourness of fumaric acid can form a good balance with sweetness, enhance the flavor layering of food, and is especially suitable for fruit-flavored foods, beverages and candies.
9. Low calories: As a food additive, fumaric acid does not produce excess calories, so it is particularly suitable for the research and development of low-calorie foods, such as low-sugar beverages or meal replacement foods.
10. Versatility: Fumaric acid has multiple functions such as acidity adjustment, anti-oxidation, preservation, emulsification, etc., and can play a role in a variety of food fields such as beverages, candies, dairy products, and baked goods.

As an important organic compound. It's widely be used in polyester resin, biological engineer and feed industry.

We normally list 2 years as the shelf life in our COA, the real shelf life is actually much longer than 2 years if it's stocked in good condition (bags are sealed enough, away from direct sun-light, moisture and other incompatible chemical materials)