DL-Malic Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

DL-Malic Acid, CAS number 617-48-1, E number E296, used as food acidity regulator. DL-Malic Acid accepted as safe food acidulent in many food products. Dl-Malic Acid is a isomer of L-Malic Acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystals or crystalline powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food acidulent.

Suggested Dosage

As DL-Malic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of DL-Malic Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that DL-Malic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use DL-Malic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of DL-Malic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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