Bartek Ingredients Inc. acquired by private equity firm TorQuest Partners
Global business in malic and fumaric acid production to expand capability and capacity under new ownership
TorQuest Partners has announced the acquisition of Bartek Ingredients Inc., a specialty products manufacturer specializing in malic acid, fumaric acid, and maleic anhydride for food and beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial applications.
In foods and beverages, Bartek’s malic acid ingredients—commonly used in beverages and candies, as well as other food applications—impart a desirable sourness reflective of fruit flavor profiles like apples and citrus fruits and delivers an array of functional benefits, including intensifying flavors, improving aftertaste, and deepening and broadening the flavor profiles of a variety of applications.