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E352 Calcium malates is a calcium salt of malic acid used in the food industry as an acidity regulator, firming agent, and flavor enhancer.
E352 Calcium malates is widely found in dairy products, jams, and processed fruits.
E352 Calcium malates is considered safe for the general population and is recognized as vegan-friendly.
CAS: 16426-50-9
MF: C4H4CaO5
MW: 172.14956
Synonyms
CalciumMalate21%
E352 Calcium malates is a compound with formula Ca(C2H4O(COO)2).
E352 Calcium malates is the calcium salt of malic acid.
As a food additive, E352 Calcium malates has the E number E352.
E352 Calcium malates occurs naturally in maple sap, but is filtered out in the production of maple syrup.
E352 Calcium malates is related to, but different from, calcium citrate malate.
E352 Calcium malates is the European Union code for calcium malates, which are calcium salts of malic acid (E296).
The designation covers two related compounds: calcium malate (E352i) and calcium hydrogen malate (E352ii).
E352 Calcium malates occur naturally in many fruits and can also be produced synthetically for use in food processing.
E352 Calcium malates is an organic chemical compound that comes in the form of two forms: monocalcium malate and calcium dijablanate.
Both forms are used as food additives with different properties.
E352 Calcium malates can act as an acidity regulator and preservative in food products.
Uses
E352 Calcium malates consists of calcium and malic acid.
E352 Calcium malates is mainly used in the food industry as a preservative additive and acidity regulator.
E352 Calcium malates serve several technological purposes in food production:
Acidity regulator: They help control and stabilize the pH of food products, influencing taste, shelf life, and microbial safety.
Firming agent: The calcium ions interact with the cell walls of plant-based foods, helping to maintain the firmness and texture of processed fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidant support: They can help slow down oxidative processes in foods, contributing to freshness and stability.
