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Food & Flavors

Succinic acid is used in food applications due to its functionality: increase the tartness or acidity of food, as a pH regulator and as a flavoring agent. BioAmber’s bio-succinic acid offers food and flavors companies a natural alternative to petroleum-derived succinic.
 

Succinic acid is a natural acid that exists in small quantities within most fruits and vegetables. Succinic acid is an odorless, colorless crystal that has a slightly bitter and acidic taste and is soluble in water. In food products, succinic acid is used as an acidity regulator, preservative, and a flavor enhancer. 
 
BioAmber’s succinic acid is an all-natural substitute for petroleum-derived succinic that can be used in many applications, including the following products:
 
  • Baked goods
  • Cake flavorings
  • Condiments
  • Confectionery items
  • Dairy products
  • Gelatins
  • Jellies & jams
  • Pie fillings

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BioAmber is a next generation chemicals company. Its proprietary technology platform combines industrial biotechnology, an innovative purification process and chemical catalysis to convert renewable feedstocks into chemicals for use in a wide variety of everyday products including plastics, food additives and personal care products. BioAmber produces bio-succinic acid in what it believes to be one of the world's largest bio-based chemical manufacturing facilities.