E350 (food additive)

E350 is an EU recognised food additive. It comes in two forms,[1][2]

E350 (i) Sodium malate
E350 (ii) Sodium hydrogen malate

Sodium malate is a sodium salt of malic acid (E296), a natural acid present in fruit, its alate is used as a buffer and flavouring in soft drinks, confectionery and other foods. The D,L - and D-isomers are not allowed for infants - who lack the enzymes to metabolise these compounds.

References

Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance
Igoe, Robert S.; Hui, Yiu H. (2001). Dictionary of Food Ingredients (4th ed.). Gaithersbury, Maryland: Aspen. p. 216. ISBN 9780834219526.

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[1] Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance

[2] Igoe, Robert S.; Hui, Yiu H. (2001). Dictionary of Food Ingredients (4th ed.). Gaithersbury, Maryland: Aspen. p. 216. ISBN 9780834219526.