L-Malic Acid CAS NO:97-67-6

Description:

There are three isomers of malic acid: L-malic acid, D-malic acid and DL-malic acid. Naturally occurring malic acid is L-type, which exists in almost all fruits, with the most in human fruits. Malic acid is colorless acicular crystal, or white crystal powder, odorless, with pungent refreshing and sour taste.

Application:

1. L-malic acid is an important ingredient of natural juice in the food industry. Compared with citric acid, it has a high acidity (acidity is 20% stronger than citric acid), but the taste is soft (with a high buffer index). It has a special flavor, does not damage the mouth and teeth, is conducive to amino acid absorption in metabolism, does not accumulate fat, and is a new generation of food acid flavor agent. Known as "the most ideal food acid" by the biological and nutritional circles, it is replacing citric acid in food for the elderly and children since 2013.

2. Drinks (various cool drinks) : Soft drinks prepared with L-malic acid to quench thirst and taste refreshing, with malic acid taste, close to natural juice. Some large Chinese food companies, such as Wahaha Group and Jianlibao Group, have started using L-malic acid in their beverages.

3. L-malic acid can be used in pharmaceutical preparations, tablets, syrups, and can also be added to amino acid solution, which can significantly improve the absorption rate of amino acids; L-apple can be used to treat liver disease, anemia, low immunity, uremia, hypertension, liver failure and other diseases, and can reduce the toxic effect of anticancer drugs on normal cells, and is also used in the preparation and synthesis of insect repellent, anti-tartar agent. In addition, L-malic acid can also be used as industrial cleaning agent, resin curing agent, synthetic material plasticizer, feed additive and so on.