Malic acid contributes to the sourness of green. Malic acid is present in. It confers a tart taste to, although the amount decreases with increasing fruit ripeness. The process of converts malic acid to much milder.
Malic acid is the source of extreme tartness in so-called "extreme candy", for example or candies. It is also used with or in place of the less sour in sour sweets such as, and Salt & Vinegar flavor potato chips. These sweets are sometimes labeled with a warning that excessive consumption can cause irritation of the mouth.
Specifications
Natural Malic Acid
Additive
CAS: 97-67-6
Appearance:White crystal powders
Used as an acidulant in cool drinks and food
Product Name: Natural Malic Acid
CAS No.: 97-67-6
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
Package: 25Kg/Bag
Application: Used as an acidulant in cool drinks and food.
TEST ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULT |
Appearations |
White crystal or crystal powder |
White crystal or crystal powder |
Assay |
99.0% min |
99.5% |
Specific Rotation |
[α]25/D -0.10~ +0.10 |
[α]25/D 0 |
Water–Insoluble Matter |
0.1% max |
0.06% |
Residue on Ignition |
0.1% max |
0.05% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
10mg/kg max |
Pass |
Arsenic (as As) |
2mg/kg max |
Pass |
Fumaric Acid |
1.0% max |
0.92% |