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Product Overview

Key Specifications

Core Advantages

• Superior Taste Profile: Smoother, more lingering sourness than citric acid, avoiding sharp or bitter aftertastes.
• High Solubility & Stability: Dissolves rapidly in water; stable under normal storage and processing conditions.
• Multi‑Functionality: Acts as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, pH regulator, preservative, and chelating agent.
• Cost‑Effective: Industrially synthesized via mature maleic anhydride hydration, ensuring stable supply and competitive pricing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Approved as a safe food additive (E296) globally, meeting JECFA and regional standards.

Applications

1. Food & Beverage Industry

• Beverages: Soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and sports drinks—enhances flavor, extends shelf life, and balances sweetness.
• Confectionery: Candies, gummies, jams, and jellies—provides a natural tartness and improves texture.
• Bakery & Dairy: Bread, cakes, ice cream, and yogurt—regulates pH, improves leavening, and stabilizes emulsions.
• Sauces & Seasonings: Ketchup, mayonnaise, and salad dressings—enhances umami and acts as a preservative.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used as an acidifier, buffering agent, and stabilizer in drug formulations.
• Improves solubility and absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Applied in oral liquids, tablets, and effervescent powders for pH adjustment.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Acts as a pH adjuster and exfoliant in creams, lotions, and toothpaste.
• Chelates metal ions, preventing product degradation and discoloration.

4. Industrial & Agricultural

• Metal Cleaning: Removes rust and scale in metal processing.
• Electroplating: Adjusts pH and improves coating adhesion.
• Agriculture: Used as a feed additive for livestock to enhance digestion.

Production Method

1. Raw materials: Maleic anhydride + water.
2. Reaction conditions: 185 ± 3 °C, 1.0 MPa, 6–8 hours in an autoclave.
3. Post‑processing: Cooling → vacuum concentration → crystallization → centrifugation → drying.
4. Quality control: Strict testing at every stage to ensure compliance with food‑grade standards.

Packaging & Storage

• Packaging: 25 kg net weight per fiber drum or kraft paper bag (customizable).
• Storage: Sealed, stored in a cool, dry place (2–30 °C), away from moisture and high temperature.
• Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions.

Why Choose Us

• Professional Manufacturer: Years of experience in organic acid production, with advanced facilities and strict quality control.
• Global Supply: Stable monthly output, supporting FCL/LCL shipments to over 50 countries (Southeast Asia, Europe, Americas, etc.).
• Customized Service: Tailored specifications, packaging, and technical support to meet your specific needs.
• Competitive Price: Direct factory pricing with no middlemen, ensuring cost‑effectiveness for your business.
• Reliable Quality: Full inspection reports and certifications provided for each batch, guaranteeing product safety and consistency.

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