CALCIUM DL-MALATE
Prepared at the 67th JECFA (2006), published in FAO JECFA Monographs 3 (2006), superseding specifications prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983) and published in FNP 52 (1992) and in the Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications, FAO JECFA Monographs 1 (2005). Metals and
arsenic specifications were revised at the 59th JECFA (2002). A group ADI 'not specified' for malic acid and its Ca, K and Na salts was established at
the 23rd JECFA (1979).
SYNONYMS DL-Monocalcium malate; INS No. 352(ii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monocalcium DL-malate, 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid monocalcium salt
C.A.S. number 17482-42-7
Chemical formula C4H4CaO5
Formula weight 172.1
Assay Not less than 97.5% after drying
DESCRIPTION White, colourless powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent
