Is Tartrate Safe? Understanding Different Types and Uses
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According to a 2020 re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), food-grade tartrates have an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 240 mg/kg body weight per day, expressed as tartaric acid. The seemingly straightforward question 'is tartrate safe?' has a complex answer that depends entirely on the specific compound and its application, whether in food, medicine, or industrial settings.
