E350 (food additive)
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E350 is an EU recognised food additive. It comes in two forms,
Sodium malate
is a sodium salt
of malic acid
(E296), a natural acid present in fruit, it is alate is used as a buffer and flavouring in soft drink
s, confectionery
and other foods. The D,L - and D-isomers are not allowed for infants - who lack the enzymes to metabolise these compounds.
- E350 (i) Monosodium malate
- E350 (ii) Disodium malate
Sodium malate
Sodium malate
Sodium malate is a compound with formula Na2. It is the sodium salt of malic acid. As a food additive, it has the E number E350....
is a sodium salt
Salt
In chemistry, salts are ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base. They are composed of cations and anions so that the product is electrically neutral...
of malic acid
Malic acid
Malic acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH2CHOHCO2H. It is a dicarboxylic acid which is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms , though only the L-isomer exists...
(E296), a natural acid present in fruit, it is alate is used as a buffer and flavouring in soft drink
Soft drink
A soft drink is a non-alcoholic beverage that typically contains water , a sweetener, and a flavoring agent...
s, confectionery
Confectionery
Confectionery is the set of food items that are rich in sugar, any one or type of which is called a confection. Modern usage may include substances rich in artificial sweeteners as well...
and other foods. The D,L - and D-isomers are not allowed for infants - who lack the enzymes to metabolise these compounds.