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.
No significant side effects reported.
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 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.
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 considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about DL-Malic Acid reported up to now.
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1. Effect of DL-malic acid supplementation on feed intake, methane emissions, and performance of lactating dairy cows at pasture. [J Dairy Sci. 2009 Jul]
Author: Foley PA, Kenny DA, Lovett DK, Callan JJ, Boland TM, O'Mara FP.
2. Effect of DL-malic acid supplementation on feed intake, methane emission, and rumen fermentation in beef cattle. [J Anim Sci. 2009 Mar]
Author: Foley PA, Kenny DA, Callan JJ, Boland TM, O'Mara FP.