Product Name: L-Malic Acid

Synonyms: L-Hydroxysuccinic acid; Apple acid

Molecular Formula: C4H6O5

Molecular Weight: 134.08

CAS No.: 97-67-6

EINECS: 202-601-5

Description

L-Malic Acid is an intermediate product of the Citric Acid Cycle, in its esterified form, malate. The Citric Acid Cycle produces cellular energy in the form of ATP. L-malic acid is naturally present in the body's cells, and is involved in gluconeogenesis, the metabolic pathway that creates glucose for the brain.

White crystals or crystalline powder having a special acid taste, fairy hygroscopic, dissolving easily in water and alcohol.

Benefits

L-Malic Acid is used as an acid agent, especially suitable for jellies and fruit favor food, which can maintain natural color and flavor fruit.

L-Malic Acid Is also widely used in milk drink, ice cream and other food processing. Malic acid has the anti-fatigue function and can protect the liver, kidney, and heat. It is widely used for health drink as well.