Safety Facts and Side Effects About DL-Malic Acid

Dl-Malic Acid, CAS# 617-48-1, is a isomer of L-Malic Acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystals or crystalline powder. Dl-Malic Acid is widely used as acidity regulator. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E296.
Is there some safety and/or health risk about DL-Malic Acid that consumers need to know? Let's check out some basic facts about this ingredient.

GRAS Exemptions: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. DL-Malic Acid is perfectly safe for using as food additives.

Suggested Dosage

As DL-Malic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of DL-Malic Acid for long period.

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that DL-Malic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use DL-Malic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of DL-Malic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Reported Health Issues

No health issues about DL-Malic Acid reported up to now.
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