Product Name : MALIC ACID
Chemical Name : L-malic acid
Synonyms : L(-)-Malic acid; Malic acid,L-; (-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid; (-)-Malic acid; (S)-Malic acid; Apple acid; S-(-)-Malic acid; (S)-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; Malic acid, (r)-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
CAS No : 97-67-6
Molecular Formular: C4H6H5

I. Performance

Malic acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid found in wines, sour apples, and other fruits. An acidulant is a substance added to food or beverages to lower pH and to impart a tart taste. Phosphoric acid is an acidulant added to cola drinks. Malic acid is used as an acidulant as well as a flavoring agent in the processing of some foods. In addition to food uses, malic acid is sometimes used in cosmetics to adjust the pH (1).

II. Applicable Fields

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