MALIC ACID
- Synonyms: Hydroxysuccinic acid
Hydroxybutanedioic acid
DL Malic acid
Apple acid
E296 - Principal: Bartek Ingredients Inc., Canada
- Grades Available: Coarse
Regular
Powder
30, 40, 50 % w/w solution - Specifications: NF (XXVII)
Ph Eur
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
For more information on this product or other grades please contact us
E-mail: sales@hplus.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1793 849490
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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
SPECIFICATION
Grade:Food Grade (FCC V)
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Assay (C4H6O5) | 99.0 – 101.5 % |
| Fumaric Acid | ≤ 1.00 % |
| Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Water Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.30 % |
| Specific Rotation | -1.0 – +1.0 o |
| 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% |