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E351

Potasyum malat

E-number category

Antioxidant / acidity regulator

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made
A salt of malic acid (potassium malate); malic acid occurs in fruit, and commercially it is generally synthetic.
Where it is used
Used as an acidity regulator in confectionery, beverages and desserts.
Health note
It is considered safe at ordinary levels.
Halal assessment
Its source is usually mineral, synthetic or plant-based; however, as this site's data holds no definite verification for this form, it has been left as doubtful; the manufacturer should be consulted for definitive information.

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