1. Noun. A food additive used to increase acidity or to give a tart taste ¹
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Medical Definition of Acidulant
1. Food additive that is used to impart a sharp flavour. The most common acidulant is citric acid (produced by the fermentation of molasses or other sugars by the fungusAspergillus niger). Malic acid and fumaric acid are also frequently used.
(06 May 1997)
