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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Fumaric acid. Fumaric acid, an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid authorised as food additive E 297. It is used for preservation and as an acidifier. In pig breeding, fumaric acid is added to the feed to prevent infections in the intestines.

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