Aconitic Acid

Aconitic Acid
Aconitic acid is a flavoring substance which occurs in the leaves and tubers of Aconitum napellus L. and other Ranunculaceae.

Transaconitic acid can be isolated during sugar cane processing, precipitation as the calcium salt from cane sugar or molasses.

It may be synthesized by sulfuric acid dehydration of citric acid but not by methanesulfonic acid method.

It is used in a maximum level, as served of 0.003 percent for baled goods, 0.002 percent for alcoholic beverages, 0.0015 percent for frozen dairy products, 0.0035 percent for soft candy, and 0.0005 percent or less for all other food categories.
Aconitic Acid