Comparing E296 - Malic acid vs E352I - Calcium malate
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Found in 11,508 products
Found in 6 products
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Interest over time for 4 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
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Popular questions
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.
Is malic acid gluten free?
Yes. Malic acid is inherently gluten-free; check the overall product for other gluten-containing ingredients.
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.
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.
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.
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.