Product Data
Rev.No. 7/5174/11460
Print date 10-Mar-2020
PURAC® Powder MA 74
Description PURAC Powder MA 74 is a coated malic acid powder. The product is a white granulated powder
based on malic acid and disodium malate. It has a characteristic malic acid flavor and a fruity taste.
Product malic acid and disodium malate
Specification Malic acid 66.5-76.5 % (w/w)
Disodium malate 23.5-33.5 % (w/w)
Color white
Form powder
Sieve analysis max. 710 µm min. 95 %
Loss on drying max. 2.0 % (w/w)
Purity
Maleic acid max. 0.05 % (w/w)
Fumaric acid max. 1.0 % (w/w)
Arsenic max. 1 mg/kg
Mercury max. 1 mg/kg
Lead max. 2 mg/kg
Copper max. 10 mg/kg
Heavy metals max. 10 mg/kg
Iron max. 10 mg/kg
Zinc max. 10 mg/kg
Microbiology
TAMC max. 100 counts/g
TYMC max. 100 counts/g
Salmonella absent in 25g
Coliforms absent in 10g
E.Coli absent in 25g
Staphylococcus aureus max. 100 counts/g
Pseudomonas aeruginosa absent in 10g
Clostridium perfringens absent in 0.1g
Regulatory / Registration Complies with 231/2012/EC, JECFA, JSFA or FCC 1)
EEC Additive number E296 malic acid + E350(i) disodium
DL-malate
INS 296 malic acid + 350(ii) disodium
DL-malate
Patent granted in US (8431171B2), EP (1998629B1),
CN, BR
Suggested labeling Labeling Malic acid, (di)sodium (DL-)malate
2)
Labeling EU Malic acid, sodium malates 2)
1)
Individual ingredients each comply with 231/2012/EC, JECFA, JSFA and the latest FCC.
2)
Suggested labeling depends upon the intended use and local regulations. The food
manufacturer is responsible for food label compliance.
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