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Bulk Food Grade E296 DL Malic Acid L Malic Acid Powder

Overview


Food Additive DL-Malic Acid 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: 10000kg
Sample: Free, ≤100g
 Criteria Implemented:  GB 25544 - 2010


Supply Ability chan

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Supply Ability 100,000 kg per month


DL- Malic Acid Manufacture 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


DL-Malic Acid Product Properties


    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.


Food - Grade DL-Malic Acid Powder 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


DL-Malic Acid Additive Common Functions


  • 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.



Applications of DL-Malic Acid Powder


The applications of DL-Malic Acid as an acidity regulator are similar to those of Citric Acid and Fumaric Acid. All three play a vital role in the food industry.

  • 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.



Comparison of Key Characteristics: Malic Acid, Citric Acid, and Fumaric Acid



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


Comparison of Applications: Malic Acid, Citric Acid, and Fumaric Acid


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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