MALIC ACID
- Synonyms:
Hydroxysuccinic acid
Hydroxybutanedioic acid
DL Malic acid
Apple acid
E296 - Principal / Manufacturer:
Bartek Ingredients Inc., Canada - Grades Available:
Regular
Coarse
Powder
30, 40, 50 % w/w solution - Specifications:
NF (XXVII), Ph Eur,
E296, EU 231.2012, FCC (V) - Packaging:
25 kg PE lined paper bags
BENEFITS
- Flavour enhancement/blending
- Improves sweet / sour balance
- Masks isotonic salt flavours
- Reduces need for aspartame
- Reduces overall ingredient costs
- Anti-dandruff treatment
- Provides effervescence
- Good chelator
REACH STATUS
- Malic Acid : REACH registered
Our registration number is: 01-2119552463-40-0002 which was registered on 28 May 2013.
CONTACT US
For more information on our Malic Acid and the various grades and specifications that we can offer, or should you wish to receive a quote, buy or place an order, please contact our UK sales department:
E-mail: sales@hplus.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 1793 826942
Or fill in our web form via this link
APPLICATIONS
- Food:
- Powdered beverages
- Ciders
- Sugar confectionery
- Fruit fillings
- Jams
- Savoury snacks
- Beverages
- Non-food:
- Personal care
- Supplements
- Pharmaceuticals
- Metal treatments
- Inks
- Paints / enamels
- Plaster
- Flushing
- Feeds
- Pet foods
- Animal feed
- Dog dental chews
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SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer: Bartek (Canada) | Product: DL Malic Acid
Grade: Food Grade (EU 231.2012)
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Assay (C4H6O5) | 99.0 % min. |
| Fumaric Acid | ≤ 1.0 % max. |
| Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.05 % max. |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg max. |
| Lead | ≤ 2 mg/kg max. |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/kg max. |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.1 % max. |
| Melting Range | 127 – 132 °C |
| Identification (test for malate) | Passes test |
| PARTICLE SIZE | |
|
Coarse: On 10 mesh (2000 micron) Through 50 mesh (300 micron) |
0 % ≤ 10% |
|
Regular: On 25 mesh (710 micron) Through 100 mesh (150 micron) |
≤ 1 % ≤ 5 % |
|
Powder: Through 60 mesh (250 micron) |
≥ 99% |