Fumaric acid can be used as a preservative.

Did you know that fumaric acid can be used as a preservative in various food matrices?

Innovative and healthy solutions as alternatives for food preservation to prevent food waste are a focus of food companies, as microorganisms are becoming increasingly resistant to current alternatives. Therefore, at Addimentum, we have been studying the antimicrobial effect of fumaric acid (FA) and have compared it with other preservatives on molds and bacteria that deteriorate food, evaluating their efficiency and possible in vitro synergy, as well as their action in the production of bakery products. In this evaluation, we used calcium propionate (CP), potassium sorbate (PS), citric acid (CA), lactic acid (LA), assessing their inhibitory capacity alone and in blends with fumaric acid on three mold species and two bacteria, measuring the growth radius and calculating the percentage of inhibition (% I). If you want to learn more about these findings, we invite you to contact us.

In this regard, how can raw material manufacturers help optimize the processes of bakery product manufacturers?

In the production of bakery products such as flatbreads, tortillas, frozen products, or pre-mixes for cakes or muffins, fumaric acid produced by Addimentum allows:

• Better pH regulation for the action of other compounds used in the food preservation process.
• It exhibits high antimicrobial activity when used alone or in a blend with other artificial or natural preservatives.
• Extends the shelf life of food products.

Fumaric acid, due to its high purity and its benefits in the production of bakery products, is an excellent alternative to the conventional use of other organic acid preservatives. If you would like a sample of our solution and the support of technical specialists in the process, please contact us.