L(+)-TARTARIC ACID
Prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999), superseding specifications prepared at the 21st JECFA (1977), published in NMRS 57 (1977) and in FNP 52 (1992). An ADI of 0-30 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973) and reconfirmed at the 21st JECFA (1977)
SYNONYMS INS No. 334
DEFINITION
Chemical names L-Tartaric acid, L-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, L-2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid
C.A.S. number 87-69-4
Chemical formula C4H6O6
Formula weight 150.09
Assay Not less than 99.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless or translucent crystals, or white, fine to granular, crystalline powder; odourless
FUNCTIONAL USESSynergist for antioxidants, acid, sequestrant, flavouring agent
