Malic Acid

Product Introduction Malic Acid, also known as 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid, has two stereoisomers due to an asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule. It exists in three forms in nature: D-Malic Acid, L-Malic Acid, and their mixture, DL-Malic Acid. It appears as a white crystalline or crystalline powder with strong hygroscopic properties, easily soluble in water and ethanol, and has a distinct, pleasant acidic taste. Malic Acid is primarily used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Malic Acid comes in three isomers: L-Malic Acid, D-Malic Acid, and DL-Malic Acid. Naturally occurring Malic Acid is predominantly L-Type, found in almost all fruits, with the highest concentration in pome fruits. Malic Acid appears as colorless needle-like crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless, with a sharp, pleasant acidic taste. The most common form is L-Malic Acid, found in the juice of unripe hawthorn, apples, and grapes. It can also be produced through the fermentation of fumaric acid. It is an important intermediate in the body's citric acid cycle and is easily absorbed, making it a widely used food additive and functional food ingredient in various...