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FOOD ACIDULANTS (FUNCTIONS (To lower the pH (To retard microbiological…
FOOD ACIDULANTS
SOURCES
INORGANIC
Phosphoric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid
ORGANIC
Carboxylic acid
Acetic acid, Propionic acid, Lactic acid
Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Adipic acid, Fumaric acid
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Fatty acid
Sorbic acid, Caprylic acid, Butyric acid
Lactones
Ascorbic acid, Gluconolactone
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pH CONTROL AGENT
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Buffering capacity
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Functions of buffer
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Decrease variation in color, if pH sensitive pigments are used
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Decrease molecular weight of acid, Increase buffer capacity
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THE DISSOCIATION CONSTANT, Ka
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EXAMPLES
Malic acid
Has mellow, smooth, persistent sourness
Fumaric acid
Non- hygroscopic, has the lowest solubility in water
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Lactic acid
Has natural, mild and lingering creamy flavour with fruit notes
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