A smooth, long-lasting acidulant that carries fruit flavour better than citric acid. Food grade, FCC. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
617-48-1
Formula
C4H6O5
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Malic Acid is a smooth, long-lasting acidulant that carries fruit flavour better than citric acid. We carry it within our acidity regulators line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white crystalline granules or powder, in food grade, FCC, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 617-48-1 and the molecular formula is C4H6O5.
Applications of Malic Acid
Where it is used:
Apple, pear and berry flavoured drinks where a rounder acidity is wanted
Sour confectionery and chewing gum — slower acid release than citric
Masking the aftertaste of high-intensity sweeteners
Wine acidification and cider production
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Malic Acid in the UAE
Technical specification for Malic Acid
CAS No.
617-48-1
Formula
C4H6O5
Appearance
White crystalline granules or powder
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay
99.0–100.5%
Fumaric acid
1.0% max
Maleic acid
0.05% max
Water solubility
55.8 g/100 ml at 20 °C
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Apple, pear and berry flavoured drinks where a rounder acidity is wanted
Sour confectionery and chewing gum — slower acid release than citric
Masking the aftertaste of high-intensity sweeteners
Wine acidification and cider production
What packing is Malic Acid supplied in?
Malic Acid is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Malic Acid do you stock?
We supply food grade, FCC. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Malic Acid outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
