atiq's+food+acidulants

Acidulant= Acid that added intentionally in food. General functions: ¨ pH control agents ¨ preservatives ¨ chelating agents/ antioxidant synergists ¨ flavour adjuncts ¨ control of gelation and coagulation Food acid 1)Inorganic: - phosphoric acid - hydrochloric acid  - sulfuric acid 2)Organic: - Carboxylic acids- monocarboxylic acids- Acetic acid - Phenolic acids- Benzoic acid - Fatty acids- Sorbic acid - Lactones- Ascorbic acid - Amino acids.