DL-Malic Acid
CAS: 617-48-1 Chemical Formula: C4H6O5 Reference: FCC/E296
DL-Malic Acid / Food Additive
DL-malic acid in food industry is used as acidulant, color retention agent, preservative, emulsion stabilizer of egg yolk, etc. It is also used in pharmacy. DL-malic acid is used as sour agent in refreshing beverage (such as lactic acid bacteria beverage, milk beverage, soda, cola), frozen food like ice cream, and processed food like mayonnaise. DL-malic acid can also be used as color retention agent, preservative of fruit beverage, emulsifying stabilizer of egg yolk, etc.
CAS No.: | 617-48-1 |
Chemical Formula: | C4H6O5 |
Molecular Weight: | 134.09 |
Standard: | FCC/E296 |
QUALITY STANDARDS
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White crystal powder or grains crystalline powder |
Assay | 99.0~100.5% |
Sulphated ash | ≤0.1% |
Water insolubles | ≤0.1% |
Specific Rotation[α]D25o | -0.1o ~ +0.1o |
Fumaric acid | ≤1.0% |
Maleic acid | ≤0.05% |
Heavy metals | ≤10 ppm |
Arsenic | ≤2 ppm |
Lead | ≤2 ppm |
Reference usage: | Beverage, Jelly, Ice cream, Jam, etc. |
Package: | 25Kg bag with 2 layers PE bags |
Shelf life: | 2 years |
Storage: | Avoid dust formation. Store in a dry, shady, and cool place in an unopened package. Storage temperature below 25 degrees. |
CAS: 617-48-1
Chemical Formula: C4H6O5
Reference: FCC/E296