Additive
E296 — Malic acid
E296 (Malic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 10,626 products sold in the United States.
10,626products with a complete record
12%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
14.3 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.16 gsalt per 100 g (median)
Nutri-Score
How rated products spread
A 6%B 6%C 18%D 25%E 45%
8,443 rated products
Median values
Per 100 g, across all 10,626 products
| Calories | 333 kcal |
| Sugars | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.00 g |
| Salt | 0.16 g |
Categories
Most represented
- Confectioneries2,029
- Snacks1,159
- Yogurts452
- Plant-based beverages389
- Waters278
- Candies269
- Frozen desserts269
- Sodas226
Products containing it, by country
Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)
Products
10,626 products, most viewed first · page 1 of 222.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).