Tartaric Acid
Tarac Technologies is one of the major suppliers of
natural, high quality L(+) tartaric acid.
L(+) tartaric acid is a product of nature and occurs in high concentrations in grapes. Natural L(+) tartaric acid is the fruit acid that gives grapes their characteristic flavour.
The high level of purity of Tarac’s natural L(+) tartaric acid allows it to be used in:
- wine
- food
- pharmaceutical and
- chemical industries.
This product conforms to all the requirements of the European and American Pharmacopoeias present editions, and the Food Chemical Codex sixth edition. It is suitable for any application in food.
Tarac’s Natural L(+) tartaric acid is available in two forms:
Granules
- fine crystals
- 15kg and 1,000kg bags
- Storage:
- must be kept in airtight packaging and stored in a dry place, away from moisture and in ambient temperature conditions.
- as the product trends to cake, long storage periods are not recommended, especially for the very fine granular styles.
Liquid
- supplied as a solution of 500 grams per litre
- made using high purity reverse osmosis water
- supplied in 1,000 litre IBC’s or bulk tanker
- reduces packaging wastes in winery
- ease and accuracy for measured use
- assists in minimising OH&S issues and increases the efficiency of cellar labour.
- Certificate of Analysis supplied
Safety
Safety information concerning the product is enclosed with dispatch documents and is also available on request.
Storage and Stability
L(+) tartaric acid is a stable compound that does not alter with time if the correct storage conditions are maintained.
Chemical Analysis
| Name | L(+) tartaric acid | | Loss in drying
| Max 0.1% |
| (2R, 3R) 2, 3 dihydroxybutane | | Sulphate ash | Max 0.1%
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| 1,4 dioic acid |
| Sulphates | Max 50mg/kg |
| Identification | Complies with EP, BP, DAB, FCC, NF, FUI |
| Chlorides | Max 50mg/kg |
| Appearance | Colourless or white crystals; odourless, crystalline powder |
| Oxalates | Max 100mg/kg |
| Colour and clarity of solution | Complies with EP, BP, DAB, FCC, NF, FUI |
| Heavy metals | Max10mg/kg |
| Assay | Granular Min 99.7%
Liquid 500 grams per litre. |
| Arsenic | Max 0.1mg/kg |
| Specific rotation | +12.0% / +12.8% |
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