What is it | Health benefits | Uses | Safety  | Side effects | FAQs Malic acid, commonly associated with apple that naturally presents in fruits enhancing the flavor and sourness. It is used as a flavoring agent and pH control agent in food with the European food additive number E296. This ingredient exists in three forms: D-, L-, and racemic DL-forms (made of equal parts of both forms). Malic acid sold in the market usually refers to its DL form. What is Malic Acid? It is a dicarboxylic acid with chemical formula C4H6O5. Its salts and esters are known … Continue reading What is Malic Acid (E296) in Food? Benefits, Uses, Safety, Side Effects