Eating in China
DL-malic acid

DL-malic acid

DL-苹果酸DL-píngguǒsuān

A manufactured food acid, INS 296, usually a white crystalline powder.

Type
Food additives

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A manufactured food acid, INS 296, usually a white crystalline powder.

In the kitchen

Adds tartness and adjusts acidity in drinks and foods.

The name does not mean apple juice; DL and L forms are distinct specifications.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有DL-苹果酸吗?

Does this dish contain DL-malic acid?

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