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L-Malic Acid E296 E Number: E296 | CAS No.: 97-67-6 Supplier

L-Malic Acid, E296, CAS No.: 97-67-6, is a commonly used food additive and flavoring agent. It is widely used in jelly and fruit based food, which helps to absorb food and improve appetite. As an acid agent, it can be used instead of citric acid. Commonly used for cool drinks, cold food, processed food acidity, preservatives, fruit drinks and other color retention agent. In the non-food industry, it can be used in cosmetics, metal cleaners, industrial deodorant and buffer, etc. Used in textile industry for blocking coagulant, fluorescent whitening agent raw materials.

Specifications of L-Malic Acid Powder


Item

Specification

Colour

White

Shape

Crystal or crystalline powder

Odor

Special sour

Assay w/%

≥99.0

Specific rotation/°

-1.6~-2.6

Residue on ignition w/%

≤0.1

State of solution w/%

Pass

Sulfate[SO4] w/%

≤0.02

Chloride[Cl] w/%

≤0.004

Fumaric acid w/%

≤0.5

Maleic acid w/%

≤0.05

Heavy metals[pb] mg/kg

≤10.0

Arsenic [as as] mg/kg

≤2.0

Lead pb mg/kg

≤2.0



Functions of E296 food additive l malic acid

E296 food additive as Acidity Regulator:

Controls pH levels in food, impacting:

Shelf life: Creates an environment less favorable for spoilage bacteria.

Flavor and texture: Different pH levels influence flavor perception and texture development.


E296 food additive as Flavor Contributor:

Adds a tart or sour taste, desirable in:

Candies and sweets: Especially sour candies.

Jams, jellies, and preserves: Balances sweetness of fruit.

Soft drinks and beverages: Creates a tangy or citrusy flavor.

Savory dishes (small amounts): Enhances overall taste profile.


E296 food additive as Flavor Enhancer:

Can balance overly sweet flavors in processed foods, leading to a more complex and enjoyable taste.


What foods contain E296 food additive l malic acid?

Candies and sweets: Especially sour candies, where it provides the signature tang.

Jams, jellies, and preserves: Enhances the fruit flavor and balances sweetness.

Soft drinks and other beverages: Adds a tart or citrusy note.

Yogurts and fermented dairy products: May be present in small amounts due to fermentation processes.

Bakery products: Sometimes used in small quantities for flavor adjustment.

Savory dishes: Acid regulator in food, may be added in small amounts to enhance the overall taste profile.


L-Malic Acid Packaging and Shipping Information

PACKING: 25KG NET IN PAPER BAG

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT:IN DRY AND COOL NORMAL TEMPERATURE

SHELF LIFE: 2 YEARS

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