DL-Malic Acid is the racemic form of 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid (CAS 6915-15-7, C4H6O5, MW 134.09), a dicarboxylic organic acid designated E296 and used as an acidulant and pH-adjusting agent. It is produced synthetically by hydration of maleic or fumaric acid, giving the DL mixture, and is purified to a Ph.Eur./FCC grade of 99.0 to 100.5%. Compared with citric acid it gives a smoother, longer-lasting tartness at a lower use level. It is supplied as a white crystalline powder and manufactured into powders, tablets, gummies and liquids.
Made as
- Powders
- Tablets
- Gummies
- Liquids
Applications
Powdered drink mixes, effervescent and chewable tablets, gummies and liquids.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified NSF GMP system