1. Sour agent
Drinks: Fumaric acid is often used in carbonated beverages, fruit drinks, sports drinks, etc., to provide a natural sour taste and enhance the taste.
Sweets and desserts: In sweets, jellies, puddings and other desserts, fumaric acid can increase the sweet and sour balance and enhance the flavor.
2. pH regulator
Food processing: In the process of food processing, fumaric acid can regulate and maintain the pH value of food to ensure the quality and stability of food.
Fermented foods: In the production of fermented foods such as bread, beer, and wine, fumaric acid can help control the pH in the fermentation process, affecting the flavor and texture of the final product.
Step 3: Preservatives
Extension of shelf life: Fumaric acid has a certain antibacterial effect and can be used as a food preservative to extend the shelf life of food.
Meat products: In the processing of meat products, fumaric acid can inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent spoilage.
4. Nutritional supplements
Calcium salt form: Calcium fumarate is a commonly used calcium supplement that can be added to foods to improve their nutritional value.
5. Other applications
Baked goods: In baked goods, fumaric acid can be used as an auxiliary ingredient in starter cultures to help regulate the pH of dough and improve the texture and taste of bread.
Condiments: In condiments such as soy sauce and vinegar, fumaric acid can adjust the acidity and enhance the flavor.