Tartaric Acid Flashcards
1
Q
What is tartaric acid?
A
White crystalline organic acid
2
Q
Where does tartaric acid normally occur?
A
Fruit especially in grapes, used in baking powder as a food additive
3
Q
What is tartaric acid’s E number?
A
E334
4
Q
What is tartaric acid’s chemical formula?
A
C4H6O6
5
Q
How is tartaric acid obtained?
A
From lees, a solid byproduct of fermentation