Acidulants

L-Malic acid

  • Type acidulant
  • E No. E296
  • CAS No. 97-67-6
  • Qty in 20' FCL 18tons
  • Packaging 25kg bags

DESCRIPTION

L-Malic Acid can be widely found in vegetables and fruits, especially in apples, bananas, oranges, beans, potatoes and carrot. As our body only contains malic dehydrogenase, so we can only make full use of L-Malic Acid. And L-Malic Acid is a vital product of our food additives and food ingredients.

(1) In the food industry: it can be used in the processing and concoction of beverage, liqueur, fruit juice and the manufacture of candy and jam, etc. It also has effects of bacteria inhibition and antisepsis and can remove tartrate during wine brewing.

(2) In the tobacco industry: malic acid derivative (such as esters) can improve the aroma of tobacco.

(3)In the pharmaceutical industry: the troches and syrup compounded with malic acid have fruit taste and can facilitate their absorption and diffusion in the body.

(4) Daily chemical industry: as a good complexing agent, it can be used for toothpaste formula, spice synthesis formulas and so on. It also can be used as a deodorant and detergent ingredients. As a food additive, malic acid is an essential food ingredient in our food supply. As a leading food additives and food ingredients supplier in China, we can provide you with high-quality malic acid.

SPECIFICATION

ITEMSSTANDARD
AppearanceWhite crystals or crystalline powder
Assay99.0% min
Specific Rotation-1.6 o — -2.6 o
Residue on ignition0.05% max
Chloride0.004% max
Sulphate0.02% max
State of solutionclarification
Readily oxidizable substanceQualified
Fumaric Acid1.0% max
Maleic Acid0.05% max
Heavy metals(as Pb)20 ppm max
Arsenic(As)2 ppm max

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