DL-Malic Acid INS No. 296

Prepared at the 57th JECFA (1999) and published in FNP 52 Add 9 (2001), superseding specifications prepared at the 53rd JECFA (1999), published in FNP 52 Add 7 (1999). ADI “not specified”, established at the 13th JECFA in 1969.
SYNONYMS 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid; INS No. 296
DEFINITION
Chemical names dl-Malic acid, 2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid, Hydroxysuccinic acid
C.A.S. number 617-48-1
Chemical formula C4H6O5
Formula weight 134.09
Assay Not less than 99.0%
DESCRIPTION White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules
FUNCTIONAL USESAcidity regulator, flavouring agent (See ‘Flavouring agents’ monograph JECFA no. 619)