Malic Acid
Also Known As: Apple Acid, Fruit Acid, Hydroxysuccinic Acid
Ingredients: DL Malic Acid
Taste and Aroma: Pleasant and slightly tart.
Uses: Malic Acid can be used as a souring agent for foods and making candy.
Substitutes: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Fumaric Acid and Tartaric Acid
Fun Fact: Malic acid occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables and gives wine its tart taste.