White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Malic acid, L-malic acid |
| European Union | Approved | Malic acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved |
| Philippines | Approved | MalicAcid (DL-) |
| Austria | Approved | Malic acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Malic acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Malic acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Malic acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Malic acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Malic acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Malic acid |
| Finland | Approved | Malic acid |
| France | Approved | Malic acid |
| Germany | Approved | Malic acid |
| Greece | Approved | Malic acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Malic acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Malic acid |
| Italy | Approved | Malic acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Malic acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Malic acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Malic acid |
| Malta | Approved | Malic acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Malic acid |
| Poland | Approved | Malic acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Malic acid |
| Romania | Approved | Malic acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Malic acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Malic acid |
| Spain | Approved | Malic acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Malic acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Malic acid |
| Australia | Approved | |
| New Zealand | Approved |
E296 - Malic acid, DL-: Miscellaneous - Acids and their Salts
E296 - Malic acid, DL-: Derived from fruit or synthetic; infants and young children should avoid it.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E296 - Malic acid, DL-: Occurs in two chiral molecules, the D- and L- forms. L-malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used in the body to derive ATP from food. It is found in many fruits and vegetables, especially apples. Malic acid may aid in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Commercial malic acid is usually a mixture of the two types, synthesised by heating maleic acid with dilute sulphuric acid, under pressure. Typical products include tinned fruit, vegetables and pulses, jams, jelly, frozen vegetables, fruit squash. Infants and young children should avoid it. Found in potato snacks, confectionary, spaghetti sauce, frozen vegetables, tinned tomatoes.
E296 - Malic acid, DL-: Derived from fruit or synthetic; infants and young children should avoid it
E296 - Malic acid, DL-: Not suitable for children as unknown if they can digest it fully, allergic reactions, skin irritations.
L-malic acid
2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Deoxytetraric acid
(±)-1-hydroxy-1,2-ethane dicarboxylic acid
Mono hydroxybernsteinsaeure
Hydroxybutandisaeure
Hydroxybutane dioic acid
2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
2-hydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid
Hydroxysuccinic acid
Alpha-hydroxysuccinic acid
D,L-malic acid
dextro,laevo-malic acid
R,S(±)-malic acid
Musashi-no-ringosan
Pomalus acid
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Alchemy Agencies Pty Ltd | Australia |
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