Fumaric Acid 1 kg

An Acidulant That Bridges Food Manufacturing and Industrial Resin Synthesis

Fumaric Acid 1 kg is a crystalline organic acid belonging to the broad category of Acids, Salts, Alcohols, and Alkalis, valued far beyond a single industry. Worldwide, the strongest demand for this raw material comes from food processing, animal feed production, and polymer resin manufacturing, with cosmetic and pharmaceutical use following behind. A 1 kg pack fits small food workshops, confectionery labs, studio-scale cosmetic producers, and small chemical operations that need dependable quality without ordering bulk tonnage.

In food production, fumaric acid works as an acidity regulator and a substitute for citric or tartaric acid in beverages, gelatin-based desserts, dry baking mixes, and leavened dough. Because it delivers stronger sourness at a lower dose, typical usage ranges from 0.1 to 0.3 percent of the product weight, which makes it cost-efficient for large-scale beverage and semi-finished product lines. It is usually introduced during the cooling stage, at temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees, to prevent premature crystallization and preserve its acidifying strength.

The second major field of use is chemical synthesis. Fumaric acid serves as a building block for unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd coatings, paper and cardboard sizing agents, plasticizers, and biodegradable polymers. In these reactions the acid undergoes esterification with polyhydric alcohols under elevated temperature, forming durable polymer chains used in coatings, laminates, and composite materials.

In animal nutrition, the compound is added to livestock and poultry feed as an acidifier that supports gut microflora balance and improves feed digestibility, a practice widely applied in swine and poultry farming.

Within cosmetic manufacturing, fumaric acid appears in a narrower but meaningful role - as a pH adjuster and gentle exfoliant in resurfacing tonics and peeling formulas. It pairs well with other organic acids, such as Malic Acid 25 g for a layered exfoliation effect, or with brightening blends built around Kojic Acid 5 g, where fumaric acid acts as an acidity buffer. In antioxidant serums it is sometimes combined with Alpha Lipoic Acid 5 g to keep the finished formula at a stable acidity level. Cosmetic dosing typically stays between 0.3 and 1 percent, introduced into the water phase at 40-50 degrees after the crystals are pre-dissolved in a small amount of warm water.

Store the acid in a dry, well-ventilated place, in sealed packaging, away from alkalis and direct heat sources, since moisture exposure accelerates powder caking. Under proper storage conditions the shelf life extends to several years, which makes this pack size practical for maintaining a working stock without spoilage risk.

Sparkling Citrus-Style Acidified Syrup Base

Water 500 ml

Fumaric acid 2 g

Sugar 300 g

Citrus zest extract 5 ml

Vanilla flavor 1 ml