Malic acid

Malic acid is a food ingredient that is commonly used to add a sour or tangy taste to various foods and beverages. It occurs naturally in fruits like apples and cherries, giving them their characteristic tart flavour. In the food industry, malic acid can be derived from these fruits or produced synthetically in a lab to be used as an additive in processed foods.

The production of malic acid involves either extracting it from fruits or creating it through chemical processes in a laboratory. When extracted from fruits, the acid is separated and purified to be used in the food industry. Synthetic production involves combining different compounds to mimic the natural acid found in fruits. This versatile ingredient is popular in the food industry for its ability to enhance flavours and act as a preservative in various food products.

You can find malic acid listed on food labels as an ingredient in products such as candies, fruit-flavoured drinks, and sour confectionery. Its role in these foods is to provide a sour taste that enhances their overall flavour profile. Additionally, malic acid can also be used to balance sweetness in products like sodas and enhance the shelf life of certain items. Overall, it is a versatile ingredient that plays a key role in creating the delicious tastes we enjoy in many of our favourite foods.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Malic acid

Fibre One 90 Calorie Lemon Drizzle Square Bars
Go Ahead Apple Bakes
Kingsmill Blueberry Cheesecake Buttermilk Pancakes
M&S Chicken Fajita Wrap
Kellogg's Coco Pops Choco Bakes
Doritos Cool Original Tortilla Chips
Elizabeth Shaw Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Biscuits
Mission Deli Mini Wraps
Mission Deli Wrap Wheat & White
Mission Deli Wraps Plain

Mission Deli Wraps Seeded
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits
McVitie's Digestives Milk Chocolate
Walkers Doritos Chilli Heatwave Multipack Tortilla Chips
Walkers Doritos Cool Original Multipack Tortilla Chips
Belvita Duo Crunch Strawberry Multipack
Fruittella Duo Stix Sharing Sweets Bag
Asda Fizzy Rainbow Belts
Asda Fizzy Strawberry Flavour Wands
Go Ahead Fruit Bakes Apple Bars
Rowntree's Fruit Gums Sweets Sharing Bag
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Strawberry & Blackcurrant Sweets Sharing Pouch
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Sweets Sharing Pouch
Genius Gluten Free Stonebaked Pitta Breads
Tesco Ham Hock Cheese & Chutney Chutney Wrap