Malic Acid is also used in the manufacture of skin and dental care products and can be used in a number of technical applications, such as Electroplating and metal cleaning.

Malic Acid is generated during metabolism of living cells in the Kreb’s cycle and occurs naturally in all fruits and many vegetables. It is the predominant acid in apples thus the name is derived from the Latin name for apples which is malus. Malic Acid is also essential in the preparation of medical products such as throat lozenges, cough syrups, effervescent powdered preparations, toothpaste, and mouthwash.

Additionally, Malic Acid is used in the manufacture of skin care products to rejuvenate and improve skin conditions and also can be used in a number of technical applications, such as metal cleaning, textile dying to improve color value, and paint, preventing the formation of skin on the top layer during storage.