DESCRIPTION: L-Malic acid is especially suitable for jelly and foodstuff containing fruit ingredient an acidulant. It can keep the natural color of juice. Used in healthy drinks, it can resist fatigue and protect liver, kidney and heart. SPECIFICATION: Properties Specifications Appearance : White crystalline powder Assay : 99-100.5% Oxide : Qualified Chloride: 0.004% max Heavy metal : 20mg/ kg max Sulfame: 0.03% max Arsenic: 2.0mg/ kg max Fumaric acid : 0.1% max Maleic acid: 0.05% max Residue on ignition: 0.1% max Specific rotation: -0.16 to + 0.16 Water insoluble : 0.1% max