Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
6915-15-7
Standard:
USP,BP,
Malic acid has following function:
1.a clean, mellow, smooth, persistent sourness,
2.flavour enhancement and blending abilities,
3.a high solubility rate,
4.lower hygroscopicity than Citric or Tartaric acids,
5.a lower melting point than other acids for easier incorporation into molten confections,
6.and good chelating properties with metal ions.