Food Grade DL malic acid/ malic acidCAS 617-48-1

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DL-malic acid is stable under normal conditions and is hygroscopic when humidity is high. Triclinic white crystal. The melting point is 130°C; the relative density is 1.601; the solubility is easily soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone and many other polar solvents.

In the food industry, DL-malic acid is used as sour agent, color retainer, preservative and emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk, etc., and is also used in pharmaceuticals. DL-malic acid is used as a sour agent for refreshing drinks (such as lactic acid bacteria drinks, milk drinks, soda, cola), frozen foods (such as sherbet, ice cream, etc.), processed foods (such as cider, mayonnaise), fruit drinks, etc. Emulsion stabilizer for color retaining agent, preservative and egg yolk etc. The use also includes being used as a raw material for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toothwash, metal cleaners, anticoagulant in the textile industry, and fluorescent whitening agent for polyester fibers.

As a commonly used food additive and flavoring agent, DL-malic acid is widely used in jelly and fruit-based foods, which helps food absorption and improves appetite. As a sour agent, it can be used instead of citric acid; it is often used as a sour agent and preservative for refreshing drinks, cold foods, processed foods, and color retention agents for fruit drinks. In the non-food industry, it can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, metal cleaners, industrial deodorants and buffers, etc. In the textile industry, it is used as anticoagulant, fluorescent whitening agent raw material, etc.