DL-Malic Acid Manufacturer and Supplier

We send industrial-grade food products to producers around the world from our location in Changchun, Jilin Province, which is known as China's Granary. Our DL-Malic Acid (CAS No.: 617-48-1) has a very high purity level of 99.0% to 100.5%, with limits on impurities of Maleic Acid ≤0.05% and Fumaric Acid ≤1.0%.

We give you a safe acidulant that is 1.2 times more acidic than citric acid. Our improved fixed cell transformation method has a conversion rate of over 95%. By 2025, we'll have served 97 customers well in the areas of candy, frozen foods, drinks, and commercial uses. With over 208 goods and approvals from organizations like FDA, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, and FSSC, you can be sure that the quality will always be stable and meet world standards.

Why Choose Us?

Certified Quality You Can Trust

We care most about the safety of your goods. We keep our FDA, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, RSPO, FSSC, and BRC certifications up to date to make sure that every batch of our DL-Malic Acid meets the strict global food safety standards. Having these qualifications gives you peace of mind when you're looking for ingredients for your factory.

Rapid Customization and Delivery

Need an exact formulation? We'll take care of you. Within 7 days, our technology team comes up with unique ingredient solutions, and production is finished in about 15 days. We keep some goods in stock so that we can quickly fill your orders and meet the immediate needs of the market.

One-Stop Procurement Advantage

Getting multiple items from a single trustworthy partner will make your supply chain easier. With 208 items in our portfolio, you can cut down on buying costs, make managing your suppliers easier, and make sure that the quality of all of your recipes is the same. Some of our clients buy up to 28 different kinds of ingredients from us.

Global Logistics Excellence

We help your global business by using all kinds of transportation, including sea freight, air freight, and land transportation. Our services for filling mixed containers and helping with customs clearance make sure that your orders get to you on time, no matter where you are.

Technical Support That Drives Results

In addition to providing materials, we also offer professional advice on how to use them and technology support. Our skilled staff keeps an eye on changing customer tastes and industry trends. They help you stay ahead of the competition by coming up with new ingredient solutions and analyzing market trends.

DL-Malic Acid Advantages

Superior Acidulant Performance

The result has a smooth, long-lasting sourness that is better than citric acid's sharp acidity. Since it is 1.2 times more acidic than citric acid, you can use less of it to get the same taste effects. This directly means that your recipes will cost less.

Enhanced Food Preservation

The food you sell stays fresher longer. This natural acidulant helps keep colors bright and naturally extends the shelf life. It keeps sensitive recipes from going bad and losing their color because it is very good at chelating metal ions.

Excellent Emulsion Stability

Our malic acid is a strong emulsion stabilizer that is used in mayonnaise and other foods made with egg yolks. It makes the structure more consistent and stops it from separating, so your items stay good for a longer time.

Low Hygroscopicity

Our DL-Malic Acid doesn't absorb water as quickly as citric acid does. This keeps powder mixes from sticking and makes it easier for automatic dose systems to run. There will be fewer breaks in production, and the quality of each batch will be more uniform.

High-Temperature Stability

This acidulant keeps its shape during high-temperature processes because its freezing point is between 130°C and 132°C. It works great for making hard candies, baked goods, and other things that need to be stable at high temperatures.

Superior Buffering Capacity

A high dissociation constant makes it possible to keep the pH steady in chemical mixtures that are very complicated. This is especially helpful for healthy and fizzy drinks, where pH stability affects how the flavors stay the same over a 12-month shelf life.

Specifications

Test Items	Standard
Assay (as C₄H₆O₅)	99.0%–100.5%
Specific Rotation	-0.10° to +0.10°
Arsenic (as As)	≤2mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤2mg/kg
Residue on Ignition	≤0.10%
Fumaric Acid	≤1.0%
Maleic Acid	≤0.05%
Water-Insoluble Matter	≤0.1%

Our products comply with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), USP, and E296 standards. We employ High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) testing and ICP-MS analysis to ensure every parameter meets international requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes product different from L-Malic Acid in food manufacturing?

A: It is a cheap racemic mixture that works well to control acidity and improve taste. L-Malic is the naturally occurring form that is usually only used in medicine and as a metabolic supplement. The DL form is the best deal for industrial food production because it doesn't sacrifice efficiency.

Q2: Will this acidulant cause moisture problems in my powder formulations?

A: No. Our product doesn't absorb nearly as much water as citric acid does. This keeps it from sticking during storing and automatic dose processes and makes it more stable when mixed with dry beverage powders.

Q3: Can I use it in high-temperature candy production?

A: Of course. Up to 130°C, it keeps its shape, which makes it great for hard candies and baked goods. Unlike some acidulants, it mixes easily with gelatin or pectin bases and doesn't cause sugar to flip, which makes goods sticky.

Q4: How does it perform in calcium-fortified beverages?

A: That's a great question. As a sequestrant, it keeps calcium ions in solution and stops calcium salts from precipitating. This will make sure that your enriched drinks stay clear and healthy for as long as they're stored.

Q5: What are the regulatory requirements for labeling?

A: Put an E296 on it in the EU. It is generally thought to be safe (GRAS) by the FDA in the US as long as it meets the concentration standards set by the Food Chemicals Codex. We give you all the paperwork you need to meet legal requirements.

Q6: Does it mask artificial sweetener aftertastes?

A:Yes, remarkably well. It masks the bitter or metallic off-notes of high-intensity sweeteners, making it essential for sugar-free and reduced-calorie formulations where natural taste profiles are critical.