Sodium malate explained

Sodium malate is a compound with formula Na2(C2H4O(COO)2). It is the sodium salt of malic acid. As a food additive, it has the E number E350.[1]

Properties

Sodium malate is an odorless white crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water.[2]

Use

It is used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent. It tastes similar to sodium chloride (table salt).[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.food.gov.uk/safereating/chemsafe/additivesbranch/enumberlist#h_7 Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers
  2. Book: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Meeting, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation.. Compendium of Food Additive Specifications. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2006. 92-5-105559-9. Rome, Italy. 49–50.
  3. Book: Whitmore . Frank C. . Organic Chemistry, Volume One : Part I: Aliphatic Compounds . 2012 . Dover Publications . Mineola, New York . 9780486311159 . 397 . 2nd .

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