Acids and acidity regulators
Tartaric Acid
INS 334 / E334
Also listed as: L-tartaric acid
What it is
Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits such as grapes, tamarind, and bananas. It gives foods and beverages a sour or tangy taste. It is commonly used in food products, baking powder, candies, and wine production. Tartaric acid is generally safe for consumption when used in permitted amounts.
Why it’s used
Tartaric acid is used to give food and beverages a sour, tangy taste. It helps regulate acidity and improve the flavor and stability of food products. It is also used in baking powder to help baked goods rise. Additionally, it is used in candies, soft drinks, and wine production to enhance taste and maintain the desired acidity.
Typically found in:
- Sweets and drinks
- Baking powder
- Snack seasonings
Where it’s allowed
| Where | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Permitted | FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 |
| EU | Permitted | |
| US | Permitted | GRAS. 21 CFR Parts 182/184 — substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS) |
Acceptable daily intake (ADI)
240 (as tartaric acid) mg/kg body weight/day — set by EFSA in 2020. This is the amount a person can eat every day over a lifetime without appreciable risk.
What TrustPick’s flag means
No known regulatory concern.
Our flags follow fixed, published rules — a health or evidence concern alone is never shown as “restricted”. How TrustPick rates ingredients.
Products containing tartaric acid
From ingredient lists in the TrustPick catalogue.
Worth notingBingo
Bingo Popped Indian Spice Mix Potato Chips
Snacks60/100
Bingo Mad Angles
Bingo Mad Angles Achaari Masti Crisps / Chips
Snacks28/100
Bingo Tedhe Medhe
Bingo Tedhe Medhe Masala Tadka Crisps
Snacks30/100
Britannia 5050
Britannia 5050 Potazos Masti Masala Potato Biscuit
Snacks20/100
Bingo
Bingo Original Style Chilli Potato Chips
Snacks28/100
Bingo
Bingo XXX Chilli Cheese Baked Puffs
Snacks23/100
Bingo
Bingo XXX Hot N Spicy Puffs
Snacks
Bingo Mad Angles
Bingo Mad Angles Achaari Masti Crisps
Snacks38/100
Crax
Crax Crunchy Noodle Puffs Chips Snacks
Snacks23/100
Lay's
Lay's India's Magic Masala Potato Chips (143 g)
Snacks33/100
Bingo
Bingo Masala Massacre Potato Chips
Snacks35/100
Crax
Crax Zero Masala Potato Chips - No Palm Oil
Snacks38/100
Sources
- Food Safety and Standards Regulations (incl. Food Products Standards and Food Additives, 2011) — FSSAI
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Food additives — re-evaluations and scientific opinions — EFSA
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (Food and Drugs) — US FDA / eCFR
Reviewed 2026-10-12 · Last updated 2026-10-12. Information, not medical advice. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.