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Acidulants & pH control

Food acids, citrates, tartrates, gluconates and alkalis for taste, pH control and buffering, sourced from vetted producers for U.S. manufacturers. Download the sample spec sheet for each product, then send us your grade and quantity.

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Acetic Acid (E 260)

CAS 64-19-7

Clear, colourless liquid having a pungent, characteristic odour.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant and acidity regulator in sauces, dressings, pickles and condiments
  • Textiles & leather: Acid for pH control in processing
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 260) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Calcium Citrate (E 333(iii))

CAS on request

Fine white powder.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator; calcium source in fortified foods and beverages
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Mineral salt for supplements
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 333(iii)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Calcium Gluconate (E 578)

CAS on request

Odourless, white crystalline granules or powder, stable in air. Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and firming agent
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 578) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Citric Acid, Anhydrous (E 330)

CAS 77-92-9

Citric acid is a white or colourless, odourless, crystalline solid, having a strongly acid taste. The monohydrate effloresces in dry air. Very soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol; soluble in ether.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant for taste and pH control in beverages, confectionery, jams and sauces
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Excipient and pH adjuster
  • Chemical & industrial: pH adjustment in process steps
  • Home & institutional cleaning: Descaling, rust removal and pH adjustment
  • Water treatment: Cleaning and descaling of membranes and equipment
  • Personal care & cosmetics: pH adjuster in creams, lotions and hair care
  • Textiles & leather: Acid for pH control in processing
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 330) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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DL-Malic Acid (E 296)

CAS 617-48-1

White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in beverages, confectionery and fruit preparations
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 296) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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DL-Tartaric Acid

CAS 133-37-9

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Fumaric Acid (E 297)

CAS 110-17-8

White crystalline powder or granules.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in dry beverage mixes and bakery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 297) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Glucono Delta Lactone (E 575)

CAS 90-80-2

Fine, white, nearly odourless, crystalline powder. Freely soluble in water; Sparingly soluble in ethanol.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Slow-release acidulant: tofu coagulation, bakery leavening and meat products
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 575) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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L-Lactic Acid (E 270)

CAS 79-33-4

Colourless or yellowish, nearly odourless, syrupy liquid to solid.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant and pH control in dairy, meat, beverages and confectionery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 270) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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L-Malic Acid (E 296)

CAS 97-67-6

White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in beverages, confectionery and fruit preparations
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 296) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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L-Tartaric Acid (E 334)

CAS 87-69-4

Colourless or translucent crystalline solid or white crystalline powder.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in wine, beverages, confectionery and bakery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 334) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Lactic Acid (E 270)

CAS on request

Colourless or yellowish, nearly odourless, syrupy liquid to solid.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant and pH control in dairy, meat, beverages and confectionery
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 270) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Magnesium Citrate (E 345(i))

CAS 7779-25-1

White or almost white, fine, slightly hygroscopic powder.

Main applications
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Mineral salt for supplements
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 345(i)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Maleic Acid

CAS 110-16-7

Grade and specification from the producer, on request.

Main applications
  • Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
Grades & forms
Spec on request

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Malic Acid (E 296)

CAS 6915-15-7

White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in beverages, confectionery and fruit preparations
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 296) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Phosphoric Acid 85%, Food Grade (E 338)

CAS 7664-38-2

Clear, colourless, viscous liquid.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidulant in soft drinks and beverages; pH control
  • Chemical & industrial: Acid for pH adjustment and processing
  • Home & institutional cleaning: Descaling, rust removal and pH adjustment
  • Packaging & bioplastics: Process chemical in packaging plants
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 338) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Potassium Bitartrate (E 336(i))

CAS 868-14-4

White crystalline or granulated powder.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Leavening acid in baking powder; stabilizer for whipped egg whites
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 336(i)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Potassium Citrate (E 332(ii))

CAS 866-84-2

White, hygroscopic, granular powder or transparent crystals.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and buffer in beverages
  • Pharma & nutraceuticals: Mineral salt for supplements
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 332(ii)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Potassium Gluconate (E 577)

CAS on request

Odourless, free flowing white to yellowish white, crystalline powder or granules.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and sequestrant
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 577) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Carbonate (E 500(i))

CAS 497-19-8

Colourless crystals or white, granular or crystalline powder. The anhydrous form is hygroscopic, the decahydrate efflorescent. Freely soluble in water.; insoluble in ethanol.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and raising agent
  • Chemical & industrial: Alkali for pH adjustment
  • Home & institutional cleaning: Alkali and builder in cleaners
  • Water treatment: pH adjustment and alkalinity control
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 500(i)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Citrate (E 331(iii))

CAS 6132-04-3

Crystalline white powder or colourless crystals.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and buffer in beverages; emulsifying salt in processed cheese
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 331(iii)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Gluconate (E 576)

CAS 527-07-1

White to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder. Very soluble in water; Sparingly soluble in ethanol.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Sequestrant and acidity regulator
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 576) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Sodium Tartrate (E 335(ii))

CAS on request

Transparent, colourless crystals.

Main applications
  • Food & beverage: Acidity regulator and sequestrant
Grades & forms
EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 335(ii)) sample spec · FCC / USP on request

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Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.

Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.

Questions buyers ask

Which acidulants can McBoeck supply?

The products on this page, from citric, phosphoric, malic, lactic and tartaric acid to citrates, gluconates and sodium carbonate. If yours is not listed, send us the name, grade and quantity: we work like a brokerage with a wide partner network.

What are the spec sheets based on?

Most sheets are sample specifications based on EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer. The producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.

Can I get FCC or USP grade?

For the EU-listed products on this page, FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use.

Which documents can I get?

Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.

Don't see your product?

We work like a brokerage with a wide partner network. Send us the name, grade and quantity, and we will source it. Email [email protected] or call +1 (713) 766-6811.

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