Fumaric Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Fumaric Acid, CAS number 110-17-8, E number E297, used as food acidity regulator. Fumaric Acid accepted as safe food acidulent in many food products. Fumaric Acid is a dicarboxylic acid manufactured through catalytic isomerisation of maleic acid, available as White crystalline powder.

General Side Effects

digestive upsets and skin flushing.

Suggested Dosage

As Fumaric Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Fumaric Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Fumaric Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Fumaric Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Fumaric Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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