Product | Malic Acid |
Appearance | White powder |
Grade | Food Grade |
Maleic acid | ≤0.05 |
specific rotation | 0 |
Essay | 99.10% |
Package | 25kgs/bag |
Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
MOQ | 1kg |
State | Malic Acid has a hygroscopic solid soluble in water and ethanol. There is a special pleasant acidity. |
Malic acid, also known as 2-hydroxysuccinic acid, has two stereoisomers due to an asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule. In nature, it exists in three forms, namely D-malic acid, L-malic acid, and its mixture DL-malic acid, which are white crystals or crystalline powder, has strong hygroscopicity, and are easily soluble in water and ethanol. Has a particularly pleasant sour taste.
(1) In the food industry: it can be used in the processing and concoction of beverages, 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 derivatives (such as esters) can improve the aroma of tobacco.
(3)In the pharmaceutical industry: the troches and syrup compounded with malic acid have a 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 formulas, spice synthesis formulas, and so on. It also can be used as a deodorant and detergent ingredient. 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.