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Malic Acid 4oz-16oz FCC/ USP/ Food Grade Fine Granular Powder
$ 3.42
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Description
100% Satisfaction guaranteed!Malic acid:
Malic acid is the source of extreme tartness in USA-produced confectionery, the so-called
extreme candy
. It is also used with or in place of the less sour citric acid in sour sweets. These sweets are sometimes labeled with a warning stating that excessive consumption can cause irritation of the mouth. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand (where it is listed by its INS number 296).
Common uses for malic acid:
Malic Acid contributes to the sourness of green
apples
. It is present in
grapes
and in most wines with concentrations sometimes as high as 5 g/l. It confers a tart taste to
wine
, although the amount decreases with increasing fruit
ripeness
. The taste of malic acid is very clear and pure in
rhubarb
, a plant for which it is the primary flavor.
Malic acid occurs naturally in all fruits and many vegetables and is generated in fruit metabolism. Malic Acid when added to food products, is denoted by E number E296.
Directions:
May be used in its pure form or blended. Excellent as household, institutional and industrial formulations.
Safety:
Keep away from children. Keep in dry, cool area for storage. Avoid extended contact with skin. Protective gloves are recommended.
See Safety Data sheet before using this product.