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is a fruit acid, that occurs for example in grapes. The salts and esters are known as tartrates.

is a polysaccaride, formed by the microorganism Xanthomonas campestris. The basis for the fermentation process are sugary substances and nutrient salts. The molecule contains D-glucose, D-mannose and D-glucuronic acid. It is produced by mixing sodium and potassium salt. Xanthan is a creamy white powder, that is easily soluble in hot as well as cold water and forms a viscose, pseudoplastic dissolution. It is used as stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, suspension agent and foam booster for food. Xanthan has extraordinary and very useful properties. It has alreday a high viscosity at a low concentration, it shows a stable viscosity at temperature fluctuations and is very pH-, freeze and thaw stable.

is magnesium salt of lactic acid, that occurs in the production by fermentation of sugar. Magnesium lactate is a naturally occurring substance and helps the nervous and digetstive systems, with muscle movements and to utilize glucose. In this product sector we work together with the european manufacturer Corbion / Purac zusammen (Puramex ®).

is a sodium salt of benzoic acid. In nature it is contained in fruits and berries. For normal use it is sythesized from the benzoic acid. The salt is a white, crystal solid matter, that is soluble in water and odorless. The product is not used as animal feed as it is extremly poisoning for animals. Sodium benzoate has an antibacterial effect and prevents fungus formation.

is a sodium salt of the lactic acid. Sodium lactate belongs to the group of hydrating substances for the skin, that keeps the skin-own moisture and contributes to a slightly acidic pH value. The substances (glycerine, urea and organic acid) form together the Natural Moisturing Factor(NMF). In the EU sodium lactate is known as food additive E 325. The salt is easily soluble in water. The fluid is almost colourless and almost without scent or taste. Sodium lactate is also available in various concentrations (50 % / 60 %), on demand with adjusted pH value.

is a clear, corrosive, flammable liquid with sour taste and scent. It is manufactured by fermentation of ethanol or carbonylation of methanol or oxidation of acethaldehyde. Mixed with water it is termed as vinegar for household applications. The acetic acid is in Europe and Asia for many centuries now used as seasoning. The discovery of it is estimated at 5000 BC. In nature the acetic acid can be found in saps or essential oils.

is synthesized, for food (E202) and the pharmaceutical industry, from sorbic acid. Both products are found in nature in the fruits of the rowan, also known as bird cherry. It features a very high solubility in fats and water. Certainly the potassium sorbate is poorly soluble in ethanol. For many areas potassium sorbate is an alternative for parabens.

is obtained by fermentation of sugar. It has a mild acid taste and is used in the food industry as edible acid. The lactic acid is also known as 2-hydroxypropionic acid, after the nomenclature recommendation of IUPAC it has the term: 2-hydroxy propane acid. Its half structural formula is CH3-CHOH-COOH. The salts of the lactic acid are calles lactetes. The D-lactic acid can be named as laevorotatory acid, the L-lactic acid as dextrorotatory acid. A 1:1 mixture of D- anf L-lactic acid is termed racemate. In this product sector we work together with the european manufacturer Corbion / Purac (Purac ® ) and Galactic (Galacit ™).

is a crystallline, clear powder or crystal, that occurs in all metabolic organisms (up to 1 kg in a human body daily). It belongs to the fruit acids and is the most widespread acid in the plant kingdom. The citric acid was 1784 for the first time proved in lemon juice. The suspicion is that is was alreday known under a different name. The discovery is estimated around the 9th century. The acid was originally obtained from lemon fruits, but nowadays it is produced industrial by fermentation of molasses or corn. Citric acid is available as anhydrate or monohydrate. Salts and esters are known as citrates.

is a sodium salt of acetic acid and is obtained through the reaction of acetic acid with sodium compounds. It is a colourless salt with a light acetic scent, easily soluble in water and hardly soluble in alcohol. Crystallization of saturated sodium acetate solution releases heat.

is a white, crystal powder with sour taste, that was found 1785 in apple juice. It is a chemical compound that occurs as left-turning L-malic acid and right-turning D-malic acid. In nature the L-malic acid occurs in unripe fruits to prevent to be eaten. During ripening malic acid is degraded. It is obtained by a chemical process from fumaric acid or maleic acid and is a mixture of D- and L-malic acid. The malic acid is soluble in water and in ethanol. The product results as an intermediate of the energy metabolism of every living cell. For humans it is one kg a day. The esters and salts are called malates.

is an umbrella term for substances, that are easily soluble in water. The occured watery dissolution is characterised by its astringent effect and the property to tan leather. Chemically speaking it is not a simple substance, but an accumulation of complexe organic matter, that is contained in fruits, wood and bark of various trees and various shrubs. Therefore it is also termed as natural product. For industrial use tannic acid is extracted from bark of various trees and mostly used in watery solution. Tannins are seperated into different qualities, depending on their purity. Depending on the quality the range of application varies.

is an ester of the acetic acid and ethanol. That is why it has also following names: Acetic acid ethyl ester or acetic ester. It can also be obtained from acetaldehyde. For the industrial use ethyl lactate is obtained from lactic acid. Mostly processed by fermentation of sugar. Therefore it is a salt of lactic acid. The chemical term for the substance is ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate. The product is a clear liquid, smelling like glue. It is easily soluble in water and organic substances. The dangerous goods term is UN 1192 Ethyllactat,3,III,(D/E). The product is availabe for the food (FCC) and technical sector. In this product sector we work together with the european manufacturers Corbion / Purac (Purasol ® ) and Galactic (Galaster ™).

is a natural salt of lactic acid and is processed by fermentation. It occurs as metabolic products in living cells and is produced by bacteria during the maturation process of cheese. It is a white, non-hygroscopic, powdery product, that consists of crystals. It differs into two distinct qualities: Pharmaceutical (USP) and food (FCC). As needed, we can offer european or asian products. Based on request, we can offer european or asian products. In this product sector we work together with the european manufacturer Corbion / Purac ( Puracal ®).

is a white to yellowish powder with almost no scent. Guar gum is obtained from endosperm of the seedling. For that, the seed of the guar plant has to be removed and ground. The plant has its origin in India, but is meanwhile also cultivated in Pakistan and the USA. The guar gum contains 10 % - 15 % water and 5 % proteins. The major part contains guaran, a long-chained polysaccaride. The carbohydrate compound has a high water binding. Already smallest amounts of guar gum makes water lose its viscosity.

is obtaind from the resin benzoin, that is contained in many incense mixtures. The resin descends from a tree species in Indonesia. Technically and in the industry, benzoic acid is won by oxidation. As organic acid it is also contained in various berries and fruits. The salts and esters of the benzoic acid are called benzoates, like sodium benzoate or potassium benzoate. In a solution the acid forms colourless, shiny pastilles. Benzoic acid has a strong antibacterial effect, is fungicidial and highly combustible. It delays the growth of yeast and bacteria in acidic food.

is a white to yellowish powder. Traganth is an exsudate (emerging resin) of trunks and twigs of a certain shrub species (astragalus gummifer). The plant can reach a height up to 2 meters and is domiciled in the Near East and in Iran. To obtain traganth, a part of the plant must be cut and the emerging resin air-dried and subsequently collected. Depending on the colour and viscosity it is divided into different quality grades. Because of its plant-based origin it may be permitted to be put in organic food. Traganth consists of polysaccharides and esters. The two main components are tragacanthin with a share of 60 % - 70 % and bassorin with a share of 30 % - 40 %. Traganth is unsoluble in water, but is swelling as soons as it comes in touch with water. It is also acid and heat stable.