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Overview
Quick Details
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: | 1kg |
Sample: | Free, ≤100g | Criteria Implemented: | GB 25544 - 2010 |
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Supply Ability | 100,000 kg per month |
Packaging & Delivery
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 |
Product Properties
In the food industry, it 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.
Specification
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 |
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.
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