Product Description

L-Malic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid widely found in fruits, especially apples. As a high-purity acidulant, it is extensively used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries to provide a smooth, long-lasting sour taste and enhance flavor profiles.

Compared to other acidulants, L-Malic Acid offers a softer and more persistent tartness, making it ideal for applications requiring balanced acidity and improved taste experience. It also functions as a pH regulator and buffering agent in various formulations.

📄 Free documents available for download: COA, TDS, and MSDS to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Chemical & Physical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Odor: Odorless

• Taste: Clean, smooth sour taste

• Chemical Formula: C₄H₆O₅

• Molecular Weight: 134.09

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

• pH (1% solution): 2.0 – 3.5

• Melting Point: ~130°C

• Optical Activity: L-isomer (naturally occurring form)

Specifications

• Assay: ≥ 99.0%

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%

• Sulfate: ≤ 0.03%

• Chloride: ≤ 0.004%

• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm

• Arsenic: ≤ 2 ppm

• Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1%

(Custom specifications available upon request.)

Applications

L-Malic Acid is widely used across multiple industries:

• Food & Beverage:
  Soft drinks, fruit juices, candies, jams, dairy products, and baked goods for flavor enhancement and acidity control

• Pharmaceutical Industry:
  Used as an excipient, pH regulator, and component in effervescent formulations

• Cosmetics & Personal Care:
  Included in skincare products for pH adjustment and mild exfoliation

• Industrial Applications:
  Used in metal cleaning, textile processing, and other specialty chemical formulations

Advantages

• Provides smooth and long-lasting sourness

• Enhances fruit flavors and masks undesirable tastes

• High solubility and easy formulation

• Effective pH control and buffering capacity

• Suitable for low-calorie and sugar-free products

• High purity and consistent quality

• 📄 Full documentation support: COA, TDS, MSDS available for free download

COA - L-Malic acid - 250428A

MSDS-L-Malic acid

TDS -  L-Malic Acid

Packaging & Storage

• Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with inner PE liner (customizable)

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place

• Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended conditions

• Keep tightly sealed and protected from moisture

Regulatory Status

• Complies with FCC, USP, FAO/WHO, and EU regulations

• Approved as food additive (E296)

• GRAS status in food applications

• Halal and Kosher certified (if required)

• Non-GMO

Why Choose Jiangsu Khonor Chemicals Co., Limited?

✅ Over 10 years of experience in chemical and food ingredient exports

📦 Stable supply capacity and competitive pricing

⚗️ Support for diverse molecular weights and performance requirements

🧪 Samples available for quality testing

📄 Professional documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, and export compliance

🌐 Strong focus on global B2B markets

🚚 Fast delivery and flexible logistics solutions

Ordering Information

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