Malic Acid Powder
Product Details
Adjust Acidity with Precision
- Dosage Guide: 3.4g per gallon adjusts acidity by +0.1%. Malic acid lowers pH less than tartaric acid.
- Best for Ciders: As the primary acid found in apples, malic acid is the ideal choice for adjusting ciders.
- Versatility in Winemaking: While malic acid is less sour than tartaric acid, it can also be used for acid adjustments in Rieslings, Gewurztraminer, and Muscat varieties. However, many winemakers still prefer tartaric acid for these wines.
- Malolactic Fermentation Note: Avoid adding malic acid to wines that will undergo malolactic fermentation. Only half of the artificially added malic acid will convert to lactic acid during this process.
Measurement Tips
- A rough approximation is 1 tsp = 2.7 grams, but for accurate dosing, we highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product.
- Avoid relying on rough conversions for precise dosage rates.