Fumaric Acid
Allzone Trading supplies fumaric acid to food and industrial manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Fumaric acid is used as an acidulant in food production and as a raw material in resin manufacturing. Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries are quoted separately.
At a glance
- Product
- Fumaric Acid
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Bakery, tortilla and dough applications · Beverage powders and drink mixes · Confectionery and dessert products
- Packaging
- Crystalline powder — typical 25 kg bags (confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and industrial-grade fumaric acid (crystalline powder) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- Bakery, tortilla and dough applications
- Beverage powders and drink mixes
- Confectionery and dessert products
- Unsaturated polyester resin production
- Animal feed and industrial applications
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Fumaric acid — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 110-17-8
- EC / EINECS
- 203-743-0
- Food additive number
- E297 / INS 297
- Chemical formula
- C4H4O4
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Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Fumaric acid — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Fumaric acid delivers the most acidity per kilogram of any common food acid and barely absorbs moisture, which makes it the natural choice for dry mixes that must stay free-flowing. The trade-off is poor cold-water solubility, so it is used where slow release helps rather than hurts. Beyond food, it is a major unsaturated polyester resin raw material, giving it a second demand base among Ontario and Quebec composite and coatings manufacturers.
Primary uses
- Acidifying dry mixes, tortillas and bakery systems without caking
- Providing slow acid release in leavening and gelling systems
- Acidifying feed as part of gut-health programmes
- Serving as a raw material for unsaturated polyester resins
Applications
- Tortilla, flatbread and refrigerated dough
- Powdered drink and dessert mixes
- Gelatin desserts and confectionery
- Animal feed acidification
- Unsaturated polyester resin and alkyd manufacture
Advantages
- Highest acidity per unit weight among the common food acids
- Essentially non-hygroscopic, protecting dry-blend flow
- Low use rate reduces freight and storage burden
- Serves both food and resin markets, supporting availability
Limitations to consider
- Low solubility in cold water; fine grades or wetting agents are often needed
- Slow dissolution can delay pH drop in fast processes
- Fine grades are dusty and require charging controls
- Not interchangeable with citric acid on a like-for-like weight basis
How to choose the right grade
- Check the dissolution conditions in your process before switching from citric
- Select mesh deliberately — fine dissolves faster, coarse handles cleaner
- Consider coated or wetted grades for cold liquid systems
- Match grade family to food, feed or resin use
Typical grades
- Food grade fine mesh
- Food grade granular
- Feed grade
- Technical / resin grade
Comparable materials — how Fumaric acid sits against alternatives
- Citric acid — far more soluble, less acidity per kilogram
- Malic acid — better solubility with a longer sour curve
- Adipic acid — non-hygroscopic acid with different flavour
- Tartaric acid — sharper profile at higher cost
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Fumaric acid
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Assay and mesh / particle size
- Maleic acid and heavy metals limits
- Bulk density and flow behaviour
- Grade family and end use
- Documentation required per shipment
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for fumaric-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Mesh required
- Dissolution temperature in your process
Technical & procurement detail
Where fumaric acid is used+
Fumaric acid is used as an acidulant where a strong acid contribution with low hygroscopicity is required, and as a raw material in unsaturated polyester resin production. The suitable grade depends on whether the application is food or industrial.
Food grade and industrial grade+
Food-grade and industrial-grade fumaric acid are quoted as separate specifications. State the intended application so the correct grade and documentation are reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade fumaric acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver fumaric acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Fumaric Acid Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Fumaric Acid by the same plants.
Citric Acid Anhydrous & Monohydrate
Organic acid / acidulant — carbonated and still beverages — acidity regulator
Acetic Acid
Organic acid / acidulant — pH adjustment in process water and formulations
Phosphoric Acid
Mineral acid — acidification and pH control in process streams
Need a quote on Fumaric Acid?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.