Applications

Bakery & Desserts.

From artisan bread to indulgent, fruit-topped tarts, malic and fumaric acids help bakers and pastry chefs deliver the textural experience and flavor profile that make their products stand out on the shelf.

• Breads
• Cereals
• Fortified Meals
• Fruit Bars
• Pastries
• Tortillas

Applications

Beverages.

From enhancing tart fruit flavors in ready-to-drink beverages to balancing the taste of high-intensity sweeteners in low-calorie options, malic and fumaric acids can help enhance, improve, and balance flavor in refreshing and crisp formulations.

• Powder Mixes
• Tea
• Carbonated Drinks
• Juice
• Beer, Wine, and Spirits
• Sugar Free and Low Calorie

Applications

Confectionery.

Achieve the perfect pucker in a sour candy or balance the sweet side of a sanded gummy with the right sour bite. Bartek’s malic acid imparts a fruit-like sourness with a desirable linger, and our fumaric acid helps extend the sour and enhances the overall taste. In bringing these two specialty ingredients together, confectioners find their sweet spot.

• Hard Candies
• Chewy Candies
• Chewing Gum
• Gummies
• Sugar Free and Low Fat

Applications

Dairy.

Bring the inherently basic and acidic together with malic and fumaric acids to achieve in-demand flavor profiles in dairy and achieve desired pH levels. From frozen desserts swirled with fruit variegates to yogurt-based beverages with international appeal, Bartek specialty ingredients can bring on-trend flavor profiles to a range of dairy products.

Applications

Dressings & Sauces.

In condiments featuring fruit-inspired flavors or a buttermilk-like balance, malic and fumaric acids contribute to a well-rounded sensory experience that extends from first taste to finished dish.

Applications

Jellies & Jams.

Smooth, translucent, spreadable jellies and sweet, chunky jams with a vibrant fruit flavor—both are standards on tables from breakfast to dessert. Malic and fumaric acids improve the flavor and texture that help fruit-based applications and ingredients reach an ideal, spread-ready quality.

Applications

Soups.

From classic tomato to creamy potato, malic and fumaric acids can be relied on to balance the savory flavor notes that make soups delicious and comforting.