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succinic acid
PubChem CID 1110Formula C4H6O4MW 118.0960 food sources
Cooking relevance
Succinic acid (butanedioic acid, PubChem CID 1110) is an organic acid that contributes subtle sourness and umami-like savory notes to foods. It occurs naturally in fermented products and aged foods, where it develops during microbial metabolism. In culinary applications, it enhances perceived depth of flavor and can balance sweetness in processed foods.
- aroma
- subtle · slightly sour · savory undertone
- culinary role
- fermentation byproduct · flavor enhancer · sourness contributor
- mass spectra
- 38 verified
Research associations
Literature-derived · peer-reviewed sources only · not medical advice
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Foods containing this compound
Source
Compound data linked to PubChem CID 1110, public domain via NCBI. Culinary context + ingredient mappings are maintained by Foodgeist's enrichment fleet and continuously re-matched by the pairings engine. PubChem CID 1110
