E334 Tartaric Acid

Tartaric acid (Tartaric acid, dioxyantaric acid, E334) is a dibasic hydroxy acid.

The chemical formula of NOOS is CH(OH) – CH (OH)-COOH. Three stereoisomeric forms are known.

Tartaric acid is a common natural compound. A significant amount of it is found in the acidic juice of many fruits, for example, in grape juice.

It is used in the food industry (food additive E334), in medicine, in analytical chemistry.

Tartaric acid salts (tartrates) are used in medicine, in the dyeing of fabrics, etc.

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