Bartek

Since 1969, Bartek Ingredients has grown from its entrepreneurial roots with a dynamic spirit and disciplined focus in the manufacturing and global sales of malic and Fumaric acid, Bartek is also renowned as the largest global supplier of malic and food-grade fumaric acid. Reliably meeting the needs of major brands around the world while accommodating the unique needs of each, we’ve built our business with dedicated professionals and tenacious dedication to our customers and the markets we serve. With a network of global distributors and a supply chain serving more than 40+ countries, 40+ distributors working worldwide & 50+ years of reliable service, we pair high quality and service with high commitment to doing whatever it takes to service the global market as the world’s largest malic and Fumaric acid producer.

Bartek serves food, beverage, confectionery & industrial companies around the globe by delivering the specialty ingredients that go beyond sour, to improve taste, add differentiation, increase performance, lower cost in use, and more. [->]

Bartek is certified with : BRC | ISO 9001:2015 | SEDEX member | FDA facility registration | Safe food for canadian act license | CTPAT security registration | HALAL | KOSHER | certificate of compliance | JSFA

Products

Fumaric Acid

Fumaric acid is an organic acid that serves a variety of functional purposes, including enhancing taste, managing pH, reducing hygroscopicity, improving shelf stability, and more. Fumaric acid is a functional ingredient that is applicable across food, beverage, industrial, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets.

Fumaric Acid Applications

Industry Application
Pharma Lozenges, Cough syrups, Powdered OTC preparations
Bakery Doughs, Breads, Sweet baked goods, Fruit-filled bars, Pastries, Fruit preparations, desserts & ice-creams
Beverages Fruit juice beverages, Carbonated soft drinks, Nutritional drinks,
Confectionery Sugar coated candies, Water jellies, candy & fruit chews
Savoury & Spreads Spice blends, dressings & sauces, soups, jams
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Benefits of Fumaric Acid

  • Anti-microbial effects at low pH levels
  • More sour per unit weight at low pH levels
  • Lowest hygroscopicity of any acidulant
  • Improves dough properties in bakery
  • Ideal for lowering pH without adding sour in beverages
  • Better flavor stability
  • Lower ingredient cost
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Specifications of Fumaric Acid

Specifications Powder Food Powder USP/NF Regular Food Regular USP/NF
Appearance White crystalline powder
Solubility Soluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in water and in ether; very slightly soluble in chloroform
CAS number 110-17-8
Assay value 99.5%-100.5% 98%-102% 99.5%-100.5% 98%-102%

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Malic Acid

Malic acid’s mellow, smooth, persistent sourness enhances the sensory experience of a variety of applications. Bartek’s malic acid blends with other food acids, sugars, high-intensity sweeteners, flavors, and seasonings to bring the most true-to-fruit flavor experiences in foods, beverages, confections, and more.

Malic Acid Applications

Industry Application
Pharma & healthcare Lozenges, Cough syrups, Powdered OTC preparations, Probiotic gummies, Oral strips, Effervescent Tablets, Chewable tablets,
Bakery Breads, Sweet baked goods, Fruit bars, Pastries, Breakfast cereals
Beverages Fruit juice beverages, Carbonated drinks, Calcium fortified protein drinks, Vitamin infused flavored drinks, Herbal teas
Confectionery Gummies, Chewy candies, Hard candies, Chewing gums, Sugar free applications
Dairy Yogurt
Savoury & Spreads Spice blends, dressings & sauces, pastes & soups, jams
Cosmetics Bath products, Hand cleansers
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Benefits of Malic Acid

  • More sour per unit weight at low pH levels than most other acidulants
  • Flavor enhancement
  • Clean, mellow, smooth, extended sour
  • High synergy with other common acidulants when blending
  • High solubility and rapid dissolution
  • Lower hygroscopicity than citric or tartaric acids
  • Lower melting point than other acids for easier incorporation into molten confections
  • Good chelating properties with metal ions
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Specifications of Malic Acid

Specifications Powder Coarse Regular
Appearance White odorless crystalline powder
CAS number 6915-15-7
Assay value Varies as per the compliant

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Certificates

  • Allergens, Aflatoxin, GMO compliance, GMP, Statement of heavy metals, HACCP, Raw material statement, Nanotechnology Statement EU 2015/2283, Non-Animal testing