Acidity regulator - E334

Tartaric Acid

Alternate names:	E334
Function:	Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Typical products include baking powder, chewing gum, jams, sweets, jelly, tinned fruit and vegetables, cocoa powder and frozen dairy produce.
Notes:	Tartaric acid exists as a pair of enantiomers and an achiral meso compound. (+)-tartaric acid commonly occurs in nature and can be found in fruit, and sometimes in wine. Tartaric acid is industrially synthesized as a by-product during wine making. Excessive ingestion of tartaric acid results in laxative effects.
Is it harmful?	Suspicious

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Acidity regulator - E331

Sodium Citrate

Alternate names:	E331, Sodium Dihydrogen Citrate
Function:	Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Flavour enhancer, Sequestrant
Product Uses:	Found in foods such as ice-cream, jams, sweets, milk powder, processed cheeses, carbonated beverages and wine.
Notes:	Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a natural weak organic acid found in many fruits, especially citrus fruits. Commercially it may be produced by the fermentation of carbohydrate solutions, usually molasses or hydrolysed corn starch with Aspergillus niger. It is used as a preservative, and to add an acidic taste to foods and soft drinks. Monosodium citrate is a strong sequestrant and is used to prevent clumping in blood samples. Disodium citrate is used as an anti-oxidant, acidity regulator, and sequestrate in foods. Trisoduim citrate is used as a flavour, and preservative in foods. This produces a white crystalline powder which is soluble in water.
Is it harmful?	Safe

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Acidity regulator - E297

Fumaric Acid

Alternate names:	E297
Function:	Acidity regulator, Flavour enhancer, Antioxidant, Raising Agent
Product Uses:	Used in bakery items, breads, fruit juice, wine, confectionary, jellies, jams, gelatin, pie fillings, cake mixes, soft drinks, dry mixes, baking powder, baked goods, dairy products, edible oils and fats, meat, poultry, eggs, nuts and more.
Notes:	Fumaric acid is a natural acid widely found in plants (genus Fumaria officianalis) and in nature. It can be made by the catalytic oxidation of benzene or by bacterial fermentation on glucose. It produces a white odourless crystalline powder that is the strongest organic food acid in tartness and sourness. It acts as an acidity regulator, anti-oxidant, flavour, and a raising agent in flour based, baked goods. 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. No known side effects.
Is it harmful?	Safe

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Acidity regulator - E270

Lactic Acid

Alternate names:	E270
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative, Colour retention agent, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Found in foods such as sweets, salad dressings, cakes, biscuits, ready to eat meat and poultry, wheat beers, sour milk and yoghurt, soft drinks, infant formulas, confectionary, pickled foods, tinned fruit and vegetables.
Notes:	Occurs naturally in sour milk, apples, tomatoes and molasses. Food acid, acidity regulator; produced by heating and fermenting carbohydrates in potatoes, cornstarch or molasses. D- or DL-lactates (stereoisomers) should not be given to babies and small children, as they have not yet developed the appropriate enzymes in the liver to metabolise these forms of lactate; used in sweets, dressings, soft drinks (sometimes beer), infant formulas and confectionary. Lactic acid and lactates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. Although the name refers to milk, it is mot made from milk and thus suitable for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance. No side effects in adults but avoid for very young babies as may be unable to metabolise.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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Acidity Regulator - E264

Ammonium Acetate

Alternate names:	E264
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Used in condiments, in the pickling of vegetables, bottled sauces, chutneys, snack foods, bread, cakes, cheese, crisps, dressings, mustards, seasonings, bakery items, ciders, wines (other than grape), mead, soups and broths, preserved eggs, pre-cooked past and noodle products.
Notes:	Ammonium acetate is the ammonium salt of acetic acid. It is a natural acid produced by bacterial fermentation and oxidation of natural products or ethanol. Commercially it's produced by the oxidation of acetaldehyde. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator (acidulant), and anti-microbial agent, and is highly effective against bacteria and fungi. It is also used as a flavour enhancer to impart a biting, sour or tangy taste. May cause nausea, vomiting and there are concerns about carcinogenicity. Avoid where possible especially for children. Further research is needed on its long-term safety. Through our own personal research and experience our team will not recommend this additive.
Is it harmful?	Avoid

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