| (-)-MALIC ACID | |
| COE No.: | 17 |
| FEMA No.: | 2655 |
| JECFA No.: | 619 |
| Chemical names: | 2-HYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID |
| Synonyms: | l-MALIC ACID; 2-HYDROXYBUTANEDIOIC ACID; HYDROXYSUCCINIC ACID |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1999 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 896-JECFA 53/67 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 44-JECFA 53/229 |
| Previous status: | 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/130, R,T |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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