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Malic Acid Supplier | South Chem Trading
Are you looking for a Malic Acid Supplier you can trust? South Chem Trading supplies high-purity Malic Acid in bulk quantities for use across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and industrial applications. As a trusted chemical distributor in South Africa, we ensure our Malic Acid meets strict international quality standards, providing reliable supply and competitive pricing for your production needs.
Product Overview
Malic Acid is an organic acid naturally present in many fruits and vegetables, most notably in apples. It plays a vital role in enhancing the sourness, flavor, and freshness of foods and beverages. Industrially, L-Malic Acid is preferred as it aligns with the enzymes in the human body, making it more efficient for various applications. As a versatile ingredient, Malic Acid is used across industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and daily chemical products.
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Malic Acid |
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Assay (Purity) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Specific Rotation | -1.6° to -2.6° |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.05% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.004% |
| Sulphate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.02% |
| Solution State | Clear / Clarification |
| Readily Oxidizable Substances | Qualified |
| Fumaric Acid Content | ≤ 1.0% |
| Maleic Acid Content | ≤ 0.05% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Kilograms |
Packaging
- 25 kg Bags
- Custom packaging available upon request for bulk orders
- Durable and moisture-proof packaging for safe transport and storage
Product Applications
Malic Acid is a versatile ingredient with widespread use across different industries:
Food Industry:
- Enhances flavor and sourness in beverages, fruit juices, candies, jams, and jellies
- Acts as a preservative with bacteria inhibition and antiseptic properties
- Used in wine production to remove tartrate deposits
Tobacco Industry:
- Malic Acid derivatives improve the aroma of tobacco products
Pharmaceutical Industry:
- Adds a pleasant fruit taste to syrups and tablets
- Enhances absorption and diffusion of pharmaceutical formulations
Cosmetics & Daily Chemicals:
- Acts as a complexing agent in toothpaste and fragrance formulations
- Used in deodorants and cleaning products
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