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| Color: White Crystalline Powder Or Granular Sales Models: Wholesale Min Order: 10mt Shelf Life: Two Years When Properly Stored In Original Packaging Packing: net 25kg/50kg in Plastic woven bags with PE lining, or 1000kg big bags (FIBC) with PE lining as per customer requirements Storage: Stockpiled food grade DL malic acid / L malic acid at the clean, ventilated and dry place, avoiding rain, moisture, insolation and high temperature. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, store away from toxic, harmful and odorous substances, and keep away from direct sunlight. | |||||||||
Overview
CAS No.: | 617-48-1 | Other Names: | DL-hydroxysuccinic acid; Malicacidpfelsure |
| MF: | C4H6O5 | EINECS No.: | 210-514-9 |
| Place of Origin: | China | Type: | Food grade |
| Efficacy: | Acidity Regulators; Color retention agent; preservative | Brand Name: | polifar |
| Model Number: | Food Ingredients | Appearance: | White Crystal Powder |
| Shelf Life: | 2 years | MOQ: | 10000kg |
| Sample: | Free, ≤100g | Criteria Implemented: | GB 25544 - 2010 |
Supply Ability chan
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| Supply Ability | 100,000 kg per month |
| Product Packaging: | 25 kg/bag |
| Product Storage: | Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances. |
| Loading: | 21MT/20FCL'; 19MT/20FCL' with pallets |
| Delivery: | About 1 - 2 week |
In the food industry, DL-malic acid is used as a sour agent, color retention agent, preservative, and emulsification stabilizer for egg yolk, etc., and also used in pharmaceuticals. It is generally believed that L-malic acid has important physiological functions, but half of the D-type in DL-malic acid is physiologically ineffective.
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay(on dry basis) | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
| Specific Rotation | -0.1 - +0.1° |
| Water Insolubilities | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.50 % |
| Chloride(Cl) | ≤ 0.01 % |
| Sulfate(SO4) | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Fumaric Acid | ≤ 1 % |
| Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Heavy metals(Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Melting Point | 127.0-132.0 ℃ |
| Usage | Color retention agent, Preservative, Acidity Regulators |
Acidity Regulator / Acidulant: Provides long-lasting, mild sour taste, enhancing fruitiness and refreshment.
Flavor Enhancer: Boosts fruit notes, masks bitter/astringent tastes, and balances the sweet-sour ratio.
pH Buffering Agent: Stabilizes the system pH, with good heat and processing resistance.
Chelating Agent / Color Stabilizer: Chelates metal ions to inhibit browning and extend color stability.
Antioxidant Synergist: Enhances antioxidant effect, inhibits oxidation, and prolongs shelf life.
Leavening Aid: Reacts with baking soda to produce gas, used in baking and powdered beverages.
Beverage Industry: Carbonated drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks, sugar-free beverages, and tea drinks.
Confectionery & Jams: Hard candies, soft candies, chewing gum, jams, jellies, and preserved fruits.
Dairy Products: Yogurt, milk beverages, and fermented milk (improving flavor and stabilizing pH).
Food Preservation & Antimicrobial Use: Canned fruits/vegetables, frozen foods, and pickled products (lowering pH, inhibiting bacteria, and protecting color).
Meat & Aquatic Products: Sausages, ham, surimi, and smoked/roasted seafood (preservation, color protection, and flavor enhancement).
Condiments & Baking: Soy sauce, salad dressings, bread, pastries, biscuits, and fillings.
| Item | DL-Malic Acid | Citric Acid (Monohydrate / Anhydrous) | Fumaric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₄H₆O₅ | C₆H₈O₇ | C₄H₄O₄ |
| Relative Acidity (Citric Acid = 1.0) | 1.1–1.2 (Stronger and longer-lasting) | 1.0 (Baseline) | 1.8 (Strongest and sharpest) |
| Taste Profile / Acid Taste Characteristics | Mild, well-rounded, with rich fruity notes and a clean aftertaste | Refreshing, pure, fast-releasing, and short-lasting | Intense, sharp, long-lasting, and slightly irritating |
| Water Solubility | Freely soluble (500 g/L) | Highly soluble (1330 g/L) | Slightly soluble (6 g/L at 25℃) |
| Buffering Capacity | Strong (pH stable) | Moderate | Weak |
| Heat Stability / Thermal Stability | Good (heat-resistant during processing) | Good | Good |
| Application Area | DL-Malic Acid | Citric Acid | Fumaric Acid |
| Beverages (Low-sugar / No-sugar) | ★★★★★ (Long-lasting refreshment, low-calorie) | ★★★★ (Mainstream, cost-effective) | ★★ (Poor solubility, irritating taste) |
| Confectionery / Chewing Gum | ★★★★ (Long-lasting sour taste, color protection) | ★★★ | ★★★★ (High acidity, stable performance) |
| Jam / Jelly | ★★★★ (Natural flavor, stable pH) | ★★★★ (Most commonly used) | ★★ (Poor solubility) |
| Dairy Products | ★★★★ (Mild, no coagulation, stable) | ★★ (Easily causes coagulation, dosage control required) | ★ (Strong acidity, irritating) |
| Meat / Aquatic Products | ★★★★ (Color protection, preservation, flavor enhancement) | ★★★ | ★★★ (Strong antibacterial effect) |
| Baking / Leavening | ★★★ (Stable gas release, good flavor) | ★★★★ (Most commonly used) | ★★★★ (Fast reaction, strong leavening effect) |
| Pickled Products / Preservation | ★★★★ (Lowers pH, long-lasting antibacterial effect) | ★★★★ | ★★★ (Lower pH, stronger antibacterial effect) |
FAQ
Q1: What is E296 malic acid?
A1: E296 malic acid is a food sour agent, commonly used as flavoring and acidulant. It is an organic acid naturally found in fruits, especially in apples, hence the name malic acid.
Q2: What is the difference between E296 malic acid and E330 citric acid?
A2: E296 malic acid and E330 citric acid are both food sour agents, but they are different chemicals. Malic acid is an organic acid found naturally in fruits, mainly in apples, while citric acid is mainly found in citrus fruits. In the food industry, they are often used for similar purposes but differ slightly in taste and acidity.
Q3: How to choose a high-quality DL-Malic Acid manufacturer? What are the advantages of the Polifar team?
A3: When selecting a DL-Malic Acid manufacturer or supplier, you should evaluate qualification certifications, product purity, production capacity, technical capability and after-sales service.
Polifar strictly selects top-tier manufacturers, holds full certification coverage, maintains large and stable production capacity, owns professional application technology, and provides one-stop foreign trade services. It is your reliable and hassle-free first choice for global procurement of DL-Malic Acid.
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