📦 Basic Information
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📝 Product Description
Malic acid is colorless needle-shaped crystals or white crystal powder, odorless, with a pungent and refreshing sour taste, strong hygroscopicity, easily soluble in water and ethanol, and has a special pleasant sour taste. It is an important intermediate product of the human body's internal circulation and is easily absorbed by the body. Therefore, it is widely used in food, cosmetics and health products and other fields as a food additive and functional food with excellent performance.
📊 Product Parameters
| Item Name | Malic Acid |
| Appearance | White granules having a strong acid taste |
| Assay (as C4H6O5) (%) | 99.6 |
| Special rotation | 0.00 |
| Arsenic (mg/kg) | <2 |
| Lead (mg/kg) | <2 |
| Fumaric acid (%) | 0.2 |
| Maleic acid (%) | 0.01 |
| Water-insoluble matter (%) | 0.03 |
| Residue on ignition (%) | 0.03 |
💡 Industry Applications
1. Food Industry: L-malic acid is an important component of natural juice. Compared with citric acid, it has high acidity but a soft taste. It has a special fragrance, does not damage the mouth and teeth, and has low calories. It is known as "the most ideal Food Sour Agent". It is widely used in various foods such as wine, beverages, jams, chewing gum, etc.
2. Cosmetic Industry: L-malic acid contains natural emollient ingredients, which can dissolve the "sticky matter" stuck between dry scaly dead cells, thereby removing wrinkles on the skin surface and making the skin white, smooth and elastic. It is used in toothpaste, shampoo, and skin care formulas.
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❓ FAQ
What is the purity of your Malic Acid?
Our Food Grade Malic Acid has a purity of 99.6%.
How should Malic Acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool and dry place under normal conditions.
What are the main applications of Malic Acid?
It is primarily used as a sour agent in the food industry and as an emollient in the cosmetic industry.
What is the standard packaging size?
The standard packaging is 25kg per bag.
Is Malic Acid better than Citric Acid?
Compared to citric acid, L-malic acid has a softer taste, lower calories, and a fragrance close to natural juice.
What is the shelf life of this product?
The shelf life is greater than 12 months when stored properly.