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Zhengzhou Ruipu Biological Engineering Potassium Malate

CAS Number
676-46-0
Molecular Formula
C4H5KO5

Potassium Malate is used in tobacco, it can speed up the rate of tobacco combustion and reduce the emissions of tar, to achieve full combustion of tobacco. To some extent, it can increase the acidity of tobacco, improve taste and enhance flavor, reduce irritation and mixed gas. It is an ideal alternative for cigarette combustion. Besides, it is also used for food additive, sour agent, modifier and buffering agent.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
Mineral Source

Product families

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
  • Functional Foods

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
  • Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
  • Minerals
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
  • Flavor Enhancers

Other characteristics

Features
Dissolves Easily
Functions
Flavor Enhancer, Mineral Source
Ingredient Name
Potassium Malate
Markets
Food & Nutrition
Appearance
White Powder.
EINECS Number
585-09-1
Solubility
Water Soluble
Ingredient
Potassium Malate
Mineral Type
Potassium
Technology
  • Food Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Food Additive Number
E 351, INS 351, INS 351(ii)
Food Ingredients Features
Dissolves Easily
Food Ingredients Functions
  • Flavor Enhancer
  • Mineral Source
Food and Nutrition Applications
Functional Foods

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular Weight172.18—
Assaymax. 98.0%
Loss on dryingmax. 2.0%
pH3.5-4.5—
ClarityQualified—
Leadmax. 0.002%
Arsenicmax. 0.0002%

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