Definition and Areas of Use:
Malic acid was first isolated from apples in 1785 by scientist Carl Wilhelm Scheele. In 1787, chemist Antoine Lavoisier named this acid "malic acid" because it means apple in Latin. It should not be confused with maleic acid.
Malic acid is a type of fruit acid. It is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. It is an organic compound. Malic acid has hundreds of benefits. Malic acid is found especially in sour fruits and mostly in apples. Apart from apples, malic acid is also found in vegetables and fruits such as apricots, bananas, cherries, grapes, orange peels, broccoli, pears, plums, carrots, potatoes, and green beans.
Malic acid is synthesized commercially by hydrating maleic acid and fumatic acids in the presence of a catalyst. This important acid finds a place in the metabolism of every living thing.
Malic acid is an important step in the Krebs cycle, which is the energy cycle found in the mitochondria of living cells. Thanks to its properties, it is also very beneficial to health.