DL-Malic Acid also known as 2 - hydroxy succinic acid, has two stereoisomers due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule. There are three forms in nature, namely D malic acid, L malic acid and its mixture DL malic acid. White crystalline or crystalline powder with strong moisture absorption, easily soluble in water and ethanol. Have a special pleasant sour taste. . Malic acid is an organic acid with a wide range of uses. Malic acid is used as a sour agent in food industry, such as beverage, jam, jelly and fruit wine. It is used as a sour agent for cool drinks and food, a color retention agent for fruit drinks.