Ingredient · E352(ii)

Sodium Hydrogen Malate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in various food products, …

What it is

Sodium hydrogen malate is a salt form of malic acid, an organic acid found naturally in fruits like apples. It is typically produced industrially by reacting malic acid with a sodium source, such as sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.

Why it's used

It is used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in various food products, particularly in candies and baked goods. It helps to provide a tart or sour taste and can also act as a leavening agent in some applications.

Health notes

Sodium hydrogen malate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated malic acid and its salts, and have established acceptable daily intakes. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Hydrogen Malate

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Sour Neon Gummi Worms Candy, Sour Neon Gummi Worms SWEET SMILES Sour Neon Gummi Worms Candy, Sour Neon Gummi Worms Candy High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 333kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 80Carbs Sour Neon Gummi Bears, Sour Neon SWEET SMILES Sour Neon Gummi Bears, Sour Neon Candy High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 333kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 83.3Carbs Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets, Wild Strawberry CANDY KITTENS Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets, Wild Strawberry Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 64kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.8Carbs Family Dollar Stores Inc. Candy, Cherry Sours Candy 350kcal 0Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs Maud Borup, Inc. Scary Spiders Gummy Candy Candy 343kcal 5.7Protein 0Fat 77.1Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Insane Sour Soothers Flavored Candy Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 300kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 70Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Sour Mini Cherries Flavored Candy, Sour Mini Cherries Candy High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Sour Licorice With A Candy Shell Flavored Sourrageous Drops, Sour Licorice With A Candy Shell Kenny's Candy Company Inc. Sour Licorice With A Candy Shell Flavored Sourrageous Drops, Sour Licorice With A Candy Shell Candy High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Mr. Beverages Old Time Cocktail Mixes Candy Kabobs Candy 357kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 82.1Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Sour Gummi Worms Flavored Candy, Sour Gummi Candy High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 344kcal 6.2Protein 0Fat 81.2Carbs Frankford Candy, LLC Sour Apple Marshmallows, Sour Apple Candy High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 370kcal 3.7Protein 0Fat 85.2Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Sour Watermelon Slices Candy, Sour Watermelon Candy High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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