DL-Malic Acid
Food
DL-Malic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is a racemic mixture of both D- and L-Malic Acid. DL-Malic Acid is often found naturally in fruits such as apples. DL-Malic Acid is widely used as a functional ingredient in the food and beverage industry because it is a pH stabilizer, flavor enhancer, acidifier, and preservative. DL-Malic Acid is used in beverages, candies, and fruit-flavored products.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid
- Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid
- DL-2-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedicarboxylic Acid
Abbreviations
- DL-MA
Form
- Solid