Pure Tartaric Acid - 5 Pound - USP Food and Pharmaceutical Grade - Highest Purity

Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes, but also in bananas, tamarinds, and citrus. What is tartaric acid used for? Tartaric acid is an important food additive that is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes. Tartaric acid is often used as an acidifier and natural preservative for marmalades, ice cream, jellies, juices, preserves, beverages, and more. It is also used as an emulsifier and preservative in the bread-making industry and in the preparation of candies and sweets. Tartaric acid is the preferred acid for adjusting acid levels in wine and the use of 3.8g per gallon adjusts acidity by +.1%. This product is USP and food grade, meaning it is safe for use in consumable products as well as pharmaceutical grade products. ***Please note the following; We sell several different types of USP Acids. Tartaric Acid is an ingredient used in thousands of different products. For that reason, we do not provide recipe specific instructions for use with this product. We encourage all of our customers to conduct their own research to ensure this is the best fit for their specific application. We love to answer questions, so feel free to message us with any concerns. USP certificates, COA, and SDS are available upon request.***

• 1 - 5lb. bag of USP food grade tartaric acid. Our tartaric acid is 100% pure, NON-GMO, and natural, not synthetic. The appearance is white crystalline powder.
• Tartaric acid is a natural preservative found in many fruits, preferred acid for adjusting acid levels in wine, popular as a leavening acid in baking, used to add an acid or sour taste to food and beverages.
• As an acidulant, tartaric acid has a taste that is naturally sour and gives foods a sharp, tart flavor. Tartaric acid can also help set gels and preserve foods. It is often added to products like carbonated beverages, fruit jellies, gelatin and effervescent tablets. It is also an ingredient in cream of tartar, found in hard candy and different brands of baking powder to make baked goods rise.
• Our Tartaric acid is packaged in a resealable bag, great for safe and easy storage.
• USP certificate available upon request.