What are the functions of malic acid
Mar 20, 2024
1. L-malic acid is an important component of natural juice. Compared with citric acid, it has greater acidity (the sourness is 20% stronger than citric acid), but has a soft taste (has a high buffering index), has a special flavor, and does not damage the oral cavity. With teeth, it is metabolically beneficial to the absorption of amino acids and does not accumulate fat. It is a new generation of food sourness.
2. Adding malic acid to various tablets and syrups can present a fruity flavor and facilitate absorption and diffusion in the body. It is often added to compound amino acid injections to improve the utilization of amino acids.
3. L-zinc malate is used in toothpaste as an anti-plaque agent and anti-tartar agent, as well as in synthetic spice formulas.
4. It can be used as one of the synthetic raw materials for descaling agents and fluorescent whitening agents. Added to shellac varnish or other varnishes, it can prevent the paint surface from crusting. The polyester resin and alkyd resin produced with this acid are plastics with special uses.
