CAS NO.: 6915-15-7 |
OTHER NAMES: 2-hydroxy butane diacid |
EC Number: 210-514-9 |
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C4H6O5 |
DESCRIPTION:
Malic acid can be added in cool drinks, powder drinks, lactic acid drinks, milk drinks and fruit juice drinks to improve their tastes and flavors. As a new generation of food acidity regulator, malic acid is known as “best food acidity regulator” in biological and nutritional fields. It is widely used in foods such as wines, beverages, fruit juices and chewing gums. It is not only the third food acidity regulator coming after citric acid and lactic acid, but also one of the biggest and most promising organic acids in food industry across the current world.
SPECIFICATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
White granules or powders |
|
Assay |
% |
99.0~100.5 |
Specific rotation: |
– |
-0.1~+0.1 |
Arsenic |
mg/kg |
Max. 2.0 |
Lead |
mg/kg |
Max. 2.0 |
Residue on ignition |
% |
Max. 0.10 |
Fumaric acid |
% |
Max. 1.0 |
Maleic acid |
% |
Max. 0.50 |
PACKING: 25KG/Bags.
STORAGE: Store unopened under 20? In dry conditions, away from direct sunlight.
SHELF LIFE: 24 months when stored according to recommendations.