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Malic acid, DL-

Limited risk
Alternate Names:
  • 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
  • dl-malic acid
  • malic acid
  • pomalous acid
Info from food-info.net:
  • Description:
    • Function:
      • Used as acid, flavour compound and colour stabilizer in apple- and grapejuice.
    • Origin:
      • Malic acid is a natural acid present in most fruits and many vegetables. Commercially made by chemical synthesis. It is part of the metabolic pathway of every living cell.
    • Side effects:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
Info from proe.info:
  • Description:
    • Benefits:
      • Unknown
    • General:
      • Unknown
    • Harm:
      • Unknown
    • Legal:
      • Unknown
    • Use:
      • Unknown
    • Links:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
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  • Description:
      • Malic acid is a natural acid and is present in most fruits and vegetables. For commercial use, it is obtained by chemical synthesis. It is part of the metabolic pathway of every living cell. It is added to products to regulate acidity and stabilize color in apple and grape juices. There are no known side effects. In high concentrations, it should be avoided in food for babies and small children, as their metabolism is not yet developed enough to be able to easily digest large amounts of acids. It is used in a wide variety of foods, jellies, jams, frozen vegetables, etc.
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • is not limited or specified (JECFA, 2018)
    Status:
    • Approved in the EU.
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