Naturevibe Botanicals Tartaric Acid, 4oz | Vegan

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About Naturevibe Botanicals Tartaric Acid, 4oz | Vegan

►Tartaric acid (2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid containing two stereocenters. It exists as a pair of enantiomers and an achiral meso compound. The dextrorotatory enantiomer of (R,R)-L-(+)-tartaric acid is widely distributed in nature. ►It is present in many fruits (fruit acid), and its monopotassium salt is found as a deposit during the fermentation of grape juice. ►Pure levorotatory (S,S)-d-(−)-tartaric acid is rare. Tartaric acid is a historical compound, dating back to when Louis Pasteur separated it into two enantiomers with a magnifying lens and a pair of tweezers more than 160 years ago. ►Tartaric acid has a stronger, sharper taste than citric acid. Although it is renowned for its natural occurrence in grapes, it also occurs in apples, cherries, papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, strawberries, mangos, and citrus fruits. ►Tartaric acid is used preferentially in foods containing cranberries or grapes, notably wines, jellies, and confectioneries. Commercially, tartaric acid is prepared from the waste products of the wine industry and is more expensive than most acidulants, including citric and malic acids.