L-Malic Acid (L-malic Acid) is an organic acid with the chemical formula C4H6O5. Here is a description of L-malic acid and some common uses:
Description:
•Chemical properties: L-malic acid is a colorless crystalline solid, soluble in water. It has a sour taste and a sour aroma.
•Production Method: L-malic acid can be obtained by chemical synthesis of malic acid, or can be extracted from natural sources.
Purpose:
1. Food additive: L-malic acid is a commonly used food additive, widely used in food and beverage manufacturing. It can be used as sour agent, acidity regulator and flavor enhancer. L-malic acid can increase the acidity and flavor of foods and beverages and improve the taste. It is used in carbonated drinks, juice, candy, cans, jelly, yogurt, condiments and other food manufacturing.
2. Acidity regulator: Since L-malic acid has a sour taste, it can be used as a food acidity regulator. By adjusting the acid-base balance of food, the texture, stability and flavor characteristics of food can be changed.
3. Cosmetics and personal care products: L-malic acid is also widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. It can be used as a regulator and pH regulator. L-malic acid is commonly found in shampoos, hair care products, facial cleansers, etc.
4. Pharmaceutical preparations: L-malic acid has a certain application in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be used as a solvent, stabilizer and acidity regulator for drugs. In some drugs, L-malic acid can help improve the solubility and stability of the drug.
