Comparing E296 - Malic acid vs E350I - Sodium malate

Synonyms
E296
Malic acid
hydroxybutanedioic acid
l-malic acid
E350i
Sodium malate
Products

Found in 11,508 products

Found in 22 products

Search rank & volume
#8528.3K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#395160 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×0.36
under-aware

×1.05
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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 4 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions
  1. Is malic acid bad for you?

    No—at normal food levels it’s considered safe (GRAS in the U.S. and authorized in the EU); very high intakes or very sour products can irritate the mouth or stomach.

  2. Is malic acid gluten free?

    Yes. Malic acid is inherently gluten-free; check the overall product for other gluten-containing ingredients.

  3. What is malic acid used for?

    It’s an acidulant that provides a tart, apple-like sourness and adjusts pH in foods and drinks, commonly in beverages, candies, and fruit preparations.

  4. Is malic acid bad for your teeth?

    Acids like malic acid can contribute to enamel erosion with frequent exposure (e.g., sour candies, acidic drinks); limiting contact time and rinsing with water can help.

  5. Is malic acid vegan?

    Yes—malic acid is typically vegan, made synthetically or by microbial fermentation without animal-derived inputs, though other ingredients in a product may not be.

  1. How much oil in 2001 ford e350i take?

    That’s a vehicle question; E350(i) refers to sodium malate, a food additive, and is unrelated to engine oil capacities.

  2. What is sodium hydrogen malate used for?

    Sodium hydrogen malate (E350(ii)) is used as an acidity regulator and buffer that provides mild tartness and helps stabilize pH in foods like beverages, jams, and confectionery.

  3. What is sodium malate sodium level?

    Disodium malate (E350(i)) is about 26% sodium by weight (~260 mg sodium per gram), while monosodium malate (E350(ii)) is about 15% (~150 mg/g).

  4. What is sodium malate used for in foods?

    It functions mainly as an acidity regulator/buffering agent and humectant, adding gentle tartness, controlling pH, and helping retain moisture in products like beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.

  5. Why add sodium malate in salmon caviar?

    To gently regulate pH and act as a humectant, which helps stabilize texture, reduce drip, and subtly enhance flavor/salt perception for better shelf-life.