Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E352I - Calcium malate
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Is benzoic acid soluble in water?
Only sparingly—about 3 g per liter at room temperature; its solubility increases in hot water and it dissolves readily in many organic solvents.
Is benzoic acid polar?
It has a polar carboxyl group but a nonpolar aromatic ring, so overall it’s only weakly polar; its benzoate salt is much more polar and water‑soluble.
Is benzoic acid a strong acid?
No—it's a weak acid, with a pKa of about 4.2.
What is the melting point of benzoic acid?
About 122–123 °C (251–253 °F).
Is benzoic acid bad for you?
At approved food levels it’s considered safe, with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day; some people may experience irritation or hypersensitivity, and benzene formation in certain acidic drinks is monitored and kept very low.
What is calcium citrate malate?
Calcium citrate malate is a mixed calcium salt of citric and malic acids used as a calcium source in foods and supplements. It is related to but distinct from E352i (calcium malate), which contains only malate.
What is calcium citrate malate made from?
It is typically made by neutralizing citric and malic acids (often produced by fermentation) with a mineral calcium source such as calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
What is calcium malate made from?
Calcium malate (E352i) is made by neutralizing malic acid—usually produced by microbial fermentation of sugars—with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
Calcium citrate malate where is it sourced from?
The citric and malic acids are commonly produced by microbial fermentation of sugars, while the calcium comes from mineral sources like limestone (calcium carbonate); it’s manufactured in many countries.
How calcium malate affects stomach acid?
As a salt of a weak organic acid, it has little acid-neutralizing effect compared with calcium carbonate. Its calcium is absorbed well even when stomach acid is low.