Description

DL-Malic Acid in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

DL-Malic Acid is a premium acidulant widely used in food and beverage processing, confectionery, powdered drinks, fruit products, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and other industrial formulations. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality DL-Malic Acid across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent purity, dependable performance, and reliable availability for manufacturers and commercial customers.

Product Description – DL-Malic Acid

DL-Malic Acid, with the chemical formula C₄H₆O₅, is a mixture of the D- and L-isomers of malic acid. It typically appears as a white crystalline powder or granules with a clean, tart acidic taste and good water solubility.

Food manufacturers primarily use DL-Malic Acid as an acidulant, acidity regulator, flavour enhancer, and formulation ingredient. Malic acid is identified as food additive E296 and is especially valued for providing a smooth, persistent sour taste in beverages, confectionery, fruit-flavoured products, and powdered drink mixes.

The product also finds applications in pharmaceutical formulations, dietary supplements, cosmetics, personal care products, and specialty chemical manufacturing. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply suitable grades for different manufacturing requirements, supported by competitive pricing and reliable delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of DL-Malic Acid

1. Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturers use it to provide tartness and acidity in soft drinks, juices, concentrates, energy drinks, and fruit-flavoured beverages.

2. Confectionery Production

Candy manufacturers use E296 in hard candies, gummies, jellies, chewing gum, and sour confectionery to produce a clean and persistent tart flavour.

3. Powdered Drinks

The product is widely used in powdered beverage mixes, instant drinks, and dry formulations requiring controlled acidity.

4. Fruit Products

Food processors incorporate it into jams, jellies, fruit fillings, preserves, and fruit-flavoured preparations.

5. Food Processing

Food-grade material functions as an acidulant and acidity regulator in various permitted processed-food applications.

6. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Suitable pharmaceutical-grade material is used in selected tablets, syrups, powders, and other formulations according to the required specification.

7. Dietary Supplements

Manufacturers use appropriate grades in selected nutritional powders, tablets, and supplement formulations.

8. Bakery Products

Food manufacturers use it in selected bakery fillings, flavour systems, and processed baking ingredients.

9. Cosmetic Manufacturing

Suitable grades can be incorporated into selected cosmetic and personal care formulations where controlled acidity is required.

10. Flavour Manufacturing

Flavour houses use C₄H₆O₅ to develop tart fruit profiles and enhance the perception of selected flavours.

Key Features & Benefits of DL-Malic Acid

1. Clean Tart Flavour

Provides a pleasant and persistent sour taste that complements fruit and confectionery flavours.

2. Effective Acidity Regulation

Helps manufacturers achieve the desired acidity in suitable food and beverage formulations.

3. Good Water Solubility

Dissolves readily for convenient incorporation into liquid and powdered formulations.

4. Excellent Flavour Enhancement

Helps strengthen and balance fruit flavours in beverages, candies, and processed foods.

5. Suitable for Dry Formulations

Its powdered form makes it convenient for instant beverages, confectionery premixes, and other dry products.

6. High-Purity Grades

Consistent specifications support reliable performance in demanding manufacturing applications.

7. Wide Range of Applications

Suitable grades serve food, beverage, confectionery, pharmaceutical, supplement, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk prices with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of food and industrial ingredients.
• Quality C₄H₆O₅ for different manufacturing applications.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk pricing.
• Reliable supply for food processors, manufacturers, and distributors.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Support when selecting the appropriate grade and specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk requirements.

FAQs

Q1. What is DL-Malic Acid mainly used for?

A: Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and supplement manufacturers widely use it in beverages, confectionery, powdered drinks, fruit preparations, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, bakery products, and flavour manufacturing.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of DL-Malic Acid?

A: Its chemical formula is C₄H₆O₅, with a molecular weight of approximately 134.09 g/mol.

Q3. What is E296?

A: E296 is the food additive designation for malic acid, which is used as an acidulant and acidity regulator in permitted food applications.

Q4. Can DL-Malic Acid be used in beverages?

A: Yes. Food-grade material is commonly used to provide acidity and enhance fruit flavours in soft drinks, juices, concentrates, and powdered beverages.

Q5. Why is DL-Malic Acid used in confectionery?

A: It provides a strong and persistent tart taste, making it particularly useful in sour candies, gummies, jellies, and other confectionery products.

Q6. What is the difference between DL-Malic Acid and Citric Acid?

A: Both are food acidulants, but malic acid generally provides a longer-lasting tartness, while citric acid tends to provide a sharper initial sourness. The best choice depends on the formulation.

Q7. Is DL-Malic Acid soluble in water?

A: Yes. It has good water solubility, making it suitable for many beverage, food, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Q8. How should DL-Malic Acid be stored?

A: Store it in tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, contamination, and direct sunlight.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply DL-Malic Acid throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com