Acidulants

1. Types

1.1. Organic Acids

1.1.1. Carboxylic Acids

1.1.1.1. mono-

1.1.1.1.1. -acetic acid -propanoic acid -lactic acid

1.1.1.2. di-

1.1.1.2.1. -tartaric acid -malic acid -fumaric acid

1.1.1.3. tri-

1.1.1.3.1. -citric acid

1.2. Inorganic Acids

1.2.1. -Sulphuric acid -Hydrochloric acid -Phosphoric acid

2. Uses

2.1. - Provide acidity -chelating agents - gelatinizing & coagulating agent - buffer

3. Examples

3.1. Citric acid -sour taste linger when + fumaric acid

3.2. Fumaric acid -strong sour taste

3.3. Acetic acid - distinct vinegar flavour, pungent smell

3.4. Lactic acid -does not have strong smell

3.5. Malic acid - slightly more acidic than citric aicd

3.6. Tartaric acid - strong & sharp sour taste