E296 - Malic Acid

Ivan Red Jr. Author: Ivan Red Jr. Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
E296 - Malic Acid

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Characteristic: Malic acid is a colorless crystal that dissolves rapidly in water and alcohol. At a temperature of 100 degrees it melts easily. Initially, the acid is extracted

Characteristics of malic acid

Malic acid (E296)  is a colorless crystal that dissolves rapidly in water and alcohol. At a temperature of 100 degrees it melts easily. Initially, the acid was extracted from unripe apples and has the properties of hydroxy acids, its salts are called malate. The additive E 296 is one of the most important components for the metabolism of living organisms, where it participates in the form of malate. Malic acid is found naturally in unripe apples, green grapes and other similar plants with a sour taste. This acid is found in tobacco in the form of nicotine salts.

Use of malic acid

The addition of E 296 to foods helps maintain certain pH values ​​in their composition. The acid reduces the pH content of foods, the use of bases increases it.

Malic acid is used in the production of food products to regulate acidity or to give a slight sour taste. It is used in wine production, in confectionery, in making fruit drinks. In pharmaceuticals, on the basis of this acid, some drugs are made (laxatives, for the treatment of tendons, against hoarseness), in cosmetics it is used as a component of cosmetics, it is also a component of hairspray.

Impact on humans

Food additive E 296 is approved for use in the food industry and added to food is completely safe. Of course, it all depends on the amount in the composition of the products. Acid is an important element for the intermediate metabolism in the human body, improves tone, helps those suffering from hypertension, has a beneficial effect on the absorption of drugs, the liver and kidneys, protects red blood cells from the effects of certain drugs (especially anticancer). There is no set daily allowance.

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