Introduction
CAS NO:617-48-1/6915-15-7
Appearance：White Crystalline Granule or Powder or granule, smells a little sour.
NaturalMalic Acid can be used as an acidulant in cool drinks (including lactobacillus drinks, milk drinks, carbonated drinks, cola), frozen foods (including sherbet and ice eam), processed foods (including wine and mayonnaise). Natural Malic Acid is used as color-keeper and antiseptic of juice. Natural Malic Acid is also used as emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk. Natural Malic acid also can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic, rinse, metal cleaner, buffering agent, retarder in textile industry, fluorescent whitening agent of polyester fibre.
Item No :
617-48-1/6915-15-7Order(MOQ) :
1000KGSPayment :
T/T;LC;CREDIT PAYMENTProduct Origin :
ChinaColor :
White crystalline granule or powderShipping Port :
Main Port,ChinaLead Time :
All the way aroundWeight :
25KG/BAGApplication
(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.
Specification
| Item | Standard | Results |
| Appearance | Whiite crystalline powder or granule, smells a little sour. | Whiite crystalline powder or granule, smells a little sour. |
| Content | 99%~100.5% | 99.4w/% |
| Arsenics | ≤2.0mg/kg | <2mg/kg |
| Plumbum | ≤2mg/kg | <2mg/kg |
| Specific Rotation | -0.10°~+1.10° | 0.08° |
| Fumaric Acid | ≤1.0w/% | <1.0% |
| Maleic Acid | ≤0.05w/% | <0.05w/% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1w/% | 0.029mg/kg |
| Water insoluble | ≤0.1w/% | 0.018mg/kg |
| Mecury | mg/kg | 0.026mg/kg |
| Camdium | mg/kg | <0.05mg/kg |
| Chromium | mg/kg | <0.05mg/kg |
FAQ
1. What is DL-Malic Acid?
DL-Malic Acid is a synthetic racemic mixture of L-Malic Acid and D-Malic Acid, a widely used food-grade acidulant and pH regulator.
2. What’s its CAS number and chemical formula?
CAS No.: 617-48-1 Formula: C₄H₆O₅
3. How is DL-Malic Acid produced?
It is mainly produced by **chemical synthesis** from maleic anhydride, with stable and large-scale production.
4. What does DL-Malic Acid taste like?
It provides a ”strong, sharp sourness”with a slightly slower release and mild bitter aftertaste, different from the smoother taste of natural L-Malic Acid.
5. What are the main food applications?
Soft drinks, beverages, and flavored drinks Candy, chewing gum, and confectionery
Bakery products, canned food, jams Seasonings, processed foods, and daily food additives
6. What is the difference between DL-Malic Acid and natural L-Malic Acid?
DL-Malic Acid: synthetic, lower cost, suitable for general foods
Natural L-Malic Acid: fermented, cleaner taste, for high-end/healthy/ natural-label foods
7. Is DL-Malic Acid safe for food use?
Yes. It is approved as a safe food additive by "FDA, EU (E296), GB 2760", and JECFA with no ADI limitation.
8. What are the storage requirements?
Store in a "cool, dry, ventilated area", avoid moisture and direct sunlight, keep sealed.
9. What are the advantages of DL-Malic Acid?
Stable large-scale supply Lower cost than natural L-Malic Acid
Good solubility and acid-adjusting performance
Widely accepted in global food regulations
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