Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)

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E 296 MALIC ACID
Synonyms | Pomalous acid |
Definition |
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Einecs | 230-022-8, 210-514-9, 202-601-5 |
Chemical name | hydroxybutanedioic acid; hydroxysuccinic acid |
Chemical formula | C4H6O5 |
Molecular weight | 134,09 |
Assay | Content not less than 99,0 % |
Description | White or nearly white crystalline powder or granules |
Identification |
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Melting range | 127-132 °C |
Test for malate | Passes test |
Purity |
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Sulphated ash | Not more than 0,1 % |
Fumaric acid | Not more than 1,0 % |
Maleic acid | Not more than 0,05 % |
Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
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