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Is malic acid organic or inorganic?

All acids with a general formula of R-COOH are organic acids from a chemistry point of view. Malic acid can be extracted from apples or produced synthetically from butane gas. From a food legislation point of view: If the malic acid is extracted from an organic apple, it counts as organic malic acid. If the malic acid is extracted from an apple which has been treated with chemical pesticides or fertilisers, it is inorganic malic acid.


Where is malic acid mostly found?

Malic acid is produced by all living things. Malic acid is most commonly found in fruits. The acid is commonly used as a food additive as it lends a pleasant sour taste.


Is Malic Acid a chemical or physical change?

Neither. Malic acid is a chemical which has a variety of applications especially in food and pharmaceutical industries.


Is Malic Acid bad for you?

Nope its not. The pleasant, refreshing experience of biting into a juicy apple or cherry is partly caused by Malic acid, Malic acid is found mostly in unripe fruits. But it should not taken a lot in 1 dose!.


Is malic acid in pigs?

Yes, Malic acid is in pigs. Malic acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH2CHOHCO2H. It is a dicarboxylic acid which is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. It is usually found in pigs and pigs are killed for this acid.


What is differnece in dl-malic acid and malic acid?

There are two different structures of malic acid, an L-isomer and a D-isomer. These two molecules are identical like your left and right hands. While they have the same atoms and bonds, they are not necessarily interchangeable, just as you cannot fit your left hand in a right hand-shaped hole. L-Malic acid is produced naturally in fruits. 90% of the acid in apples is malic acid. When malic acid is produced synthetically, a mixture of the two isomers is obtained which is called DL-malic acid (because it contains both D- and L-malic acid). When you eat DL-malic acid, your body digests the L-malic acid normally (it is part of the Kreb's cycle), but the D-malic acid is excreted in the urine. A 1967 study by the WHO shows evidence that D-malic acid is toxic and causes renal damage. When purchasing malic acid, if it is called "malic acid" it is likely DL-malic acid. If the natural form is desired, purchase specifically L-malic acid.


What is difference in malic acid and dl malic acid?

There are two different structures of malic acid, an L-isomer and a D-isomer. The only difference between the two is that they rotate the light shining on them in two different directions. L-Malic acid is produced naturally in fruits. 90% of the acid in apples is malic acid. When malic acid is produced synthetically, a mixture of the two isomers is obtained which is called DL-malic acid (because it contains both D- and L-malic acid). When you eat DL-malic acid, your body digests it in just the same way as it does for L-malic acid. It is part of the Krebs cycle.


Do tomatoes have malic acid?

the answer is yes. tomatoes do contain Malic acid.


Is malic acid soluble in water?

Yes, malic acid is soluble in water.


What acid is present in apple?

Malic acid, also shown as E296 when used as an additive ingredient


Is malic acid a protein?

Malic acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH2CHOHCO2H. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. It is NOT a protein.


Is malic acid a solid liquid or gas?

Malic acid is a solid at room temperature. It is a white crystalline powder that is commonly used as a food additive to give a sour taste.