E350 (food additive)


E350 is an EU recognised food additive. It comes in two forms,
Sodium malate is a sodium salt of malic acid, 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.