Product overview
L-Malic Acid is the naturally occurring chiral form of malic acid used for clean, persistent acidulation and flavor balancing in food and beverage systems. Suitable grades are also evaluated for pharmaceutical excipient, API, feed and specialty synthesis projects; assay, optical purity and destination-market compliance must be confirmed for the intended use.
Function & Usage
- Add Acidity & Regulate pH
Provides a persistent sour taste and supports pH adjustment in fruit, beverage and confectionery profiles. Typical uses: Beverages and confectionery, Sour flavor systems and pH adjustment, Effervescent and nutraceutical products.
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Beverages and confectionery, Sour flavor systems and pH adjustment, Effervescent and nutraceutical products.
- Acidify Feed & Carry Nutrients
Supports feed acidification, nutrient fortification or premix carrier performance according to the selected approved grade. Typical uses: Beverages and confectionery, Sour flavor systems and pH adjustment, Effervescent and nutraceutical products.
- Supply Minerals & Trace Elements
Provides a selected macro- or trace-mineral source for feed and premix fortification, subject to elemental assay, bioavailability and local authorization. Typical uses: Beverages and confectionery, Sour flavor systems and pH adjustment, Effervescent and nutraceutical products.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Animal Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Acidulants & Acidity Regulators
- CAS No.:
- 97-67-6
- Form:
- White crystalline powder / Granules
- Content / Grade:
- L-Malic Acid; food grade to GB 1886.40-2015 or customer-agreed pharmaceutical / feed specification
- Applications:
- Beverages and confectionery, Sour flavor systems and pH adjustment, Effervescent and nutraceutical products, Pharmaceutical pH regulation and electrolyte formulations, Feed acidification and palatability systems subject to approved grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- May cause eye or respiratory irritation as dust. Typical commercial solid grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA; confirm the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Protect from moisture, direct sunlight, rain and contamination, and keep separate from toxic or harmful materials.