Comparing E363 - Succinic acid vs E296 - Malic acid

Synonyms
E363
Succinic acid
Asuccin
Amber acid
1/2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid
Butanedioic acid
Bernsteinsaeure
Ethylenesuccinic acid
Spirit of amber
Butanedionic acid
Bernsteinsaure
Succinate
Butandisaeure
Dihydrofumaric acid
Acidum succinicum
Acide butanedioique
Acide succinique
E296
Malic acid
hydroxybutanedioic acid
l-malic acid
Products

Found in 547 products

Found in 11,508 products

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 17 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions
  1. What is metoprolol succinate 25 mg used for?

    Metoprolol succinate is a heart medication; the “succinate” just means the drug is in a succinic acid salt form and isn’t the food additive use of E363. E363 (succinic acid) is used in foods as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer, not to treat medical conditions.

  2. What is metoprolol succinate used for?

    It’s a medicine for heart conditions; “succinate” indicates the succinic acid salt of the drug and is unrelated to E363’s role in food. In foods, E363 (succinic acid) serves as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer.

  3. What is doxylamine succinate?

    Doxylamine succinate is an antihistamine often used as a sleep aid; “succinate” refers to the succinic acid salt form and is not the same as E363 in foods. E363 (succinic acid) is a food acidity regulator and flavor enhancer.

  4. Can i take 50 mg of doxylamine succinate?

    Dosing is a medical question; “succinate” simply denotes the succinic acid salt and doesn’t relate to E363’s food use. Follow the product label or consult a healthcare professional.

  5. Doxylamine succinate para que sirve?

    Es un antihistamínico que a menudo se usa como somnífero; “succinate” indica la sal de ácido succínico y no corresponde al uso alimentario del E363. En alimentos, el E363 (ácido succínico) funciona como regulador de acidez y potenciador del sabor.

  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.