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HYDROXYSUCCINIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

An organic acid isolated from unripe fruit (apples in particular) and some animal tissues. A neutralizing (pH adjusting) agent for beverages, frozen dairy products, candy, etc. Also used as a flavoring agent and in the aging of wine.

OBS

Not to be confused with maleic acid.

OBS

alpha: This prefix must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H6O5

Key term(s)
  • a-hydroxysuccinic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Acide organique des fruits non mûrs (surtout les pommes) et de certains tissus animaux. Neutralisant pour boissons, produits laitiers congelés, bonbons, etc. On l'emploie également comme aromatisant et pour le vieillissement du vin.

OBS

Ne pas confondre acide malique et acide maléique.

OBS

Existe sous les formes 1, d, 1 + d.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H6O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Se encuentra en manzanas, cerezas, uvas verdes y otro frutos. Muy soluble en agua y alcohol. Combustible. Poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H6O5

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