Dl Tartaric Acid, CAS# 133-37-9, is a diprotic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystal powder. Dl Tartaric Acid is widely used as acidulants. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Is there some safety and/or health risk about Dl Tartaric Acid that consumers need to know? Let’s check out some basic facts about this ingredient.
GRAS Exemptions: Yes
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Dl Tartaric Acid is perfectly safe for using as food additives.
Suggested Dosage
Ingestion of Dl Tartaric Acid in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Dl Tartaric Acid: ADI 0-30 mg/kg bw
Special Groups Precaution
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Dl Tartaric Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Dl Tartaric Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Dl Tartaric Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
General Side Effects
No significant side effects reported. Over-consumption of tartaric acid can cause thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal inflammation.
Reported Health Issues
No health issues about Dl Tartaric Acid reported up to now.
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