Malic Acid — Pharma & Food Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Malic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid naturally found in fruits, used as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, and pH modifier in pharmaceutical oral formulations, effervescent tablets, and food products. Its smooth, lingering tartness makes it preferred over citric acid in many flavoured formulations.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 6915-15-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₆O₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 134.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | 99.0–100.5% |
| Melting Point | 128–132°C |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Acidulant in effervescent tablets and sachets
- pH adjustment in oral liquid formulations
- Flavour enhancer in food and beverages
- Sports nutrition and energy drink formulations
- Chelating agent in pharmaceutical preparations
- Skin care as AHA exfoliant
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Malic Acid food and pharma grade in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Malic Acid in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad with ready stock. Malic Acid is widely used as an acidulant in effervescent formulations, oral liquids, food products, and nutraceutical supplements. Call +91 8008002576 for bulk pricing and COA.
What is the difference between Malic Acid and Citric Acid in effervescent tablets?
Both are used as acid components in effervescent systems reacting with Sodium Bicarbonate to produce COâ‚‚. The key differences: Malic Acid has a softer, more lingering tartness compared to the sharper, immediate sourness of Citric Acid. Malic Acid produces slower COâ‚‚ release, giving a gentler effervescent action. Many premium effervescent products use a 70:30 or 60:40 blend of Citric:Malic for a more rounded taste profile. Malic Acid also has a slightly higher solubility at room temperature.
Is Malic Acid the same as the DL-Malic Acid sold in the market?
Natural L-Malic Acid is the biologically active stereoisomer found in fruits (especially apples). DL-Malic Acid is a racemic mixture of L and D forms produced synthetically. Both meet food-grade (E296) and most pharmacopoeial specifications. For formulations targeting natural ingredient labelling, L-Malic Acid (naturally fermented) is preferred. Please specify which form you require when ordering.
Can Malic Acid be used in sports nutrition and pre-workout formulations?
Yes. Malic Acid is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle (TCA cycle) and is commonly used in sports nutrition formulations — often combined with L-Arginine as Arginine Malate — where it may support energy production and reduce exercise-induced fatigue. It is also used to improve the tart taste profile of pre-workout and BCAA powders and in isotonic sports drink formulations.
What is the recommended use level of Malic Acid in oral pharmaceutical products?
In effervescent tablets, Malic Acid is used at 10–30% w/w. In oral liquid formulations, typical use is 0.1–0.5% w/v for pH adjustment or taste enhancement. In food products the maximum use level varies by product category under FSSAI regulations. As with all acidulants, final pH of the formulation must be within the safe and stable range for the API.