Appearance
White crystalline powder
Description
The process of malolactic fermentation converts malic acid to much milder lactic acid. Malic acid occurs naturally in all fruits and many vegetables, and is generated in fruit metabolism.
Function
Malic acid, when added to food products, is denoted by E number E296. Malic acid is the source of extreme tartness in USA-produced confectionery, the so-called extreme candy. It is also used with or in place of the less sour citric acid in sour sweets. Is also used in personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications.
Synonyms
D,L Malic Acid NF FCC SYN K; Unacid MA30; Deoxytetraric Acid; DL-Apfelsure; Hydroxy acid; DL-Apple Acid
Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage.
Packages
- 100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. Pail [UPI]
- 50 lb. Bag
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Bag
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
- 100 lb. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
- cosmetics
Product Classes
- Acidulants
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 203øC
- Melting Point: 131-133 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 134.09 g/mol