Product overview
DL-Malic Acid is a racemic organic acid evaluated for persistent sourness, acidity regulation and flavor balancing in food and beverage systems, and for selected pharmaceutical and feed applications. Final use requires the appropriate grade, specification and destination-market compliance review.
Function & Usage
- Add Acidity & Regulate pH
Provides persistent sourness, adjusts pH and supports balanced fruit and beverage flavor profiles. Typical uses: Beverage and confectionery acidulation, Sour flavor and pH adjustment, Pharmaceutical pH regulation and antioxidant systems.
- Protect Feed & Support Shelf Life
Supports feed stability by controlling oxidation or microbial deterioration where the selected grade and local regulations permit. Typical uses: Beverage and confectionery acidulation, Sour flavor and pH adjustment, Pharmaceutical pH regulation and antioxidant systems.
- Acidify Feed & Carry Nutrients
Supports feed acidification, nutrient fortification or premix carrier performance according to the selected approved grade. Typical uses: Beverage and confectionery acidulation, Sour flavor and pH adjustment, Pharmaceutical pH regulation and antioxidant systems.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Animal Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Acidulants & Acidity Regulators
- CAS No.:
- 617-48-1
- Form:
- White crystalline powder / Granules
- Content / Grade:
- Food / pharmaceutical / feed grade; E296, FCC or pharmacopeial specification by quotation
- Applications:
- Beverage and confectionery acidulation, Sour flavor and pH adjustment, Pharmaceutical pH regulation and antioxidant systems, Feed acidification and palatability systems subject to approved grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical food, pharmaceutical or feed grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods. Concentrated dust may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract; confirm the current grade-specific SDS and destination-market transport status.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in the original package in a cool, dry, shaded and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, direct light, contamination and incompatible materials.