Food acidulants are food additives, used to preserve the flavor, maintain the taste as well as other olfactory properties. Food acidulants serve an essential role in the manufacturing of packaged and convenience food. Also, it helps in reducing spoilage from air, bacteria, fungi, and yeast which in-turn increases the product shelf-life. Commonly used food acidulants in the foods & beverages industry are acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, and malic acid. 更多
