Jules Tartaric Acid - 100g

Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, notably grapes, and also in tamarinds, bananas, and citrus. It is a white, crystalline powder with a sour taste and is commonly used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant. It also has applications in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. 
Uses of Tartaric Acid: 
Food and Beverage Industry:
Tartaric acid is used as an acidulant in various products like soft drinks, candies, gelatin desserts, and fruit jellies to provide a sour taste. It's also used in baking powder as it helps activate the leavening agents. 
Pharmaceuticals:
It is an ingredient in some medications, particularly effervescent tablets and oral syrups, where it helps with taste and stability. 
Cosmetics:
Tartaric acid is found in some skincare products due to its exfoliating and antioxidant properties. 
Other Applications:
It is also used in the winemaking process as it is one of the main acids in grapes and contributes to the taste of wine. It is also used in chiral resolution and as an asymmetric catalyst in chemical reactions. 
Key Characteristics:
Tartaric acid is one of the most water-soluble solid acidulants and has a strong, tart taste. 
It is a dibasic acid, meaning it has two acidic hydrogen atoms. 
It can be found naturally in fruits or produced from byproducts of the wine industry, specifically potassium bitartrate (cream of tartar).