White crystalline powder in a bulk white sack labeled DL-Malic Acid 25 kg
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DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade)

DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade) is a crystalline organic acid used primarily as an acidulant in food and beverages for flavor enhancement and pH adjustment. Available in bulk packaging for industrial use in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number6915-15-7
Chemical FormulaC4H6O5
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg bags
StorageCool, dry, ventilated chemical storage

DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameDL-Malic Acid (Food Grade)
CategoryFood and Beverages
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade)

DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade) is a dicarboxylic acid commonly employed in the food and beverage industry to adjust acidity, enhance tartness, and balance flavors. It occurs naturally in many fruits and offers a smooth sour taste that is preferred over other acids in drinks, candies, and confectionery applications. Industrially, it is supplied as a white crystalline powder suitable for blending, dissolution, and dosing into formulations. Handling precautions include using personal protective equipment to avoid inhalation or prolonged skin contact. It is important to store DL-Malic Acid in tightly sealed, moisture-proof containers in a cool, dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Finstar Chemicals supplies this product in 25 kg bags and accommodates bulk orders ensuring consistent supply for manufacturers in Kenya and neighboring regions. Buyers benefit from detailed batch documentation and compliance certificates on request, easing quality assurance processes. DL-Malic Acid’s smooth acid profile helps preserve product stability and shelf life, making it a valuable additive across food processing and beverage production lines.

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Applications

Food and Beverage Acidity ControlUsed to adjust pH and impart tartness in soft drinks, fruit juices, and confectionery products.
Flavor Enhancement in ConfectioneryImproves sourness balance in candies and sweets, providing a smooth and lasting tart flavor.
pH Adjustment in Dairy ProductsRegulates acidity to enhance taste and maintain freshness in yogurts and fermented milk.
Chelating Agent in Industrial CleaningBinds metal ions in cleaning solutions, enhancing the removal of mineral deposits and scale.

Benefits

Consistent Acidulant QualityHigh purity DL-Malic Acid ensures reliable pH control and flavor stability batch-to-batch in food formulations.
Low Hygroscopicity Reduces CakingThe food grade formulation has controlled moisture uptake, minimizing processing downtime due to clumping.
Uniform Particle Size for Easy DissolutionFine crystalline powder dissolves quickly in liquid media, facilitating smooth manufacturing processes.
Extended Shelf Life for Finished ProductsSmooth acid profile enhances preservation by stabilizing pH, helping maintain product freshness longer.

Features

Food Grade CertificationManufactured under strict hygiene standards meeting food additive regulations for safe use.
25 kg Industrial PackagingConvenient size for bulk processing lines with protective bag design to maintain product integrity.
Batch-specific COA AvailableEach batch is accompanied by certificate of analysis for traceability and process validation.

Industries Served

Food and Beverage ManufacturingUtilized as an acidulant and flavor enhancer in beverages, dairy, and confectionery products.
PharmaceuticalsUsed as an acidifying agent in formulations requiring controlled pH environments.
Industrial CleaningFunctions as a biodegradable chelating agent in detergent formulations for mineral deposit removal.

DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. DL-Malic Acid (Food Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

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