Acidulants, typically organic acids, regulate acidity or lower pH. Introducing an acidulant in foods and beverages alter taste and serve as preservatives. Some examples include: phosphoric acid used in cola; vinegar’s acetic acid; citric acid, naturally occurring in citrus fruit, used for taste modification and as a preservative; and tartaric acid found in foods like grapes and tamarind. This topic discusses issues such as flavor and taste balance, stability, specifications, characteristics and food applications of acidulants.
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