Malic Acid

Malic Acid is an organic acid that provides a sharp, refreshing sour taste and supports acidity control in a wide range of formulations. Manufacturers use it in food, beverages, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and other processing applications where controlled acidity and flavour enhancement are important.

NOKS Industrial Systems supplies Malic Acid in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for food processing, beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and commercial applications. We provide reliable industrial and food-processing ingredients for manufacturing and processing projects across East Africa.

Applications of Malic Acid

• Soft drinks and fruit beverages
• Confectionery and sweets
• Jams and fruit preparations
• Food flavouring and acidity control
• Bakery and processed foods
• Pharmaceutical formulations
• Dietary and nutritional products
• Industrial chemical formulations

Key Features & Benefits of Malic Acid

Key Feature	Benefit
Strong acidulant	Provides effective acidity control
Sharp, refreshing taste	Enhances fruit and sour flavour profiles
Water soluble	Blends easily into liquid formulations
Versatile application	Suitable for food, beverage and pharmaceutical products
Consistent quality	Supports reliable production results

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Parameter	Details
Product Name	Malic Acid
Chemical Name	2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid
Formula	C4H6O5
CAS Number	6915-15-7
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Function	Acidulant, acidity regulator and flavour enhancer
Solubility	Soluble in water
Application Grade	Food, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Grades
Packaging	Available in suitable commercial packaging

Why Choose NOKS Industrial Systems

• Reliable supply of Malic Acids
• Food-grade options available
• Consistent product quality
• Suitable for bulk commercial requirements
• Supply across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
• Based in Industrial Area, Nairobi
• Support for food-processing and manufacturing applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Malic Acid?

Malic Acid is an organic acid naturally found in many fruits. It provides acidity and a characteristic tart taste.

2. What is Malic Acids used for?

Manufacturers use it in beverages, confectionery, fruit products, food formulations, pharmaceuticals, and other applications requiring acidity control.

3. Can it be used in beverages?

Yes. It can provide acidity and a smooth, refreshing sour taste in various beverage formulations.

4. Is it soluble in water?

Yes.  dissolves in water and can blend effectively into many aqueous formulations.

5. Can it be used in confectionery?

Yes. Manufacturers commonly use it in sweets, chewing gum, gummies, and other confectionery products to create a tart flavour.

6. Do you supply Malic Acids in bulk?

Yes. NOKS Industrial Systems supplies Malic Acid for commercial and manufacturing requirements.

7. Do you supply Malic Acid in Kenya?

Yes. NOKS supplies the product from Industrial Area, Nairobi, with availability across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

8. How should Malic Acid be stored?

Store it in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area in a tightly closed package. Protect it from moisture and contamination.

Contact NOKS Industrial Systems

NOKS Industrial Systems
Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0142998027
Email: [email protected]