Tartaric Acid Feed Grade Supplier South Africa

What is Tartaric Acid?

L-(+)-Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic hydroxy acid found in grapes and other fruits, and is a by-product of wine production. It is one of the main natural acids in wine and contributes characteristic tartness. Feed-grade tartaric acid is a white crystalline powder with high solubility in water and a pleasant clean sour taste. It is approved as a food and feed additive globally and provides mild acidification and flavouring activity.

Role in Animal Nutrition

Tartaric acid is used in animal nutrition primarily as a flavouring and acidifying agent in pet food and specialty feeds. Its pleasant tartness at low inclusion levels improves palatability and masking of undesirable flavours in companion animal formulations. As a dicarboxylic acid, it functions as an antioxidant synergist by chelating pro-oxidant metal ions that catalyse lipid oxidation. Tartaric acid also has antifungal properties at low pH, contributing to mild preservation activity in acidified feed products. Its natural wine by-product origin gives it a natural-label positioning valued in premium pet nutrition formulations.

Supply & Packaging

Terracore Chemicals supplies food and feed-grade Tartaric Acid in 25 kg bags from verified manufacturers across South Africa. Full CoA, MSDS, and technical support for pet food and specialty animal nutrition applications are available on request.