Description

Ammonium fumarate is the ammonium salt of fumaric acid A chemical substance that is corrosive or sour-tasting and has a pH of less than 7.0.(297/E297). Fumaric acid is a natural acid widely found in plants (genus Fumaria officianalis) and in nature. It can be made by the catalytic oxidationTo become chemically combined with oxygen. of benzene, or by bacterial fermentationThe chemical breakdown of a substance by yeasts, bacteria or other microorganisms. on glucose. It produces a white, odourlessThe lack of any smell. crystalline powder that is the strongest organic food acidUsed to change or maintain a pH which can be either acidic or basic (alkaline). They can be organic, minerals, acids, bases, neutralizing agents or buffering agents. in tartness and sourness. It is very inexpensive and often used as a substitute for other natural acids, as only a small amount of fumaric acid is needed to get the same result as other organic acids. Ammonium fumarate is used as an acidity regulator, and flavour enhancerA natural or artificial compound used to enhance a foods existing flavour. in processed and baked foods. See 297/E297.