How to Use malic acid in a Sentence
malic acid
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The malic acid in the apple plays quite well off the palate.
— Elva Ramirez, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021 -
The most common form of this acid is called L-malic acid.
— James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022 -
That’s when the wine’s malic acid (the same acid found in apples) converts to lactic acid (the same acid found in milk).
— Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 27 Oct. 2017 -
The Far Niente also has a far higher level than the other wines of malic acid, which is found in lime juice, and there’s a reason for that.
— Bruce Schoenfeld, WIRED, 30 May 2018 -
The sharp malic acid of green apple will reveal any flaws in a wine, while the soft lactic acid of cheese will smooth rough edges and make a wine more appealing.
— Lettie Teague, WSJ, 23 June 2021 -
The mixture includes sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant used in soaps) and malic acid (found in fruit).
— Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 12 Mar. 2023 -
Everett is still making wine there, in a sense, doing things like adding malic acid to the Per Sempre blend to simulate the energy of the original.
— Bruce Schoenfeld, WIRED, 30 May 2018 -
To top that off, a bit of lactic acid and malic acid are in the mix, working to resurface the skin and boost collagen production, which also reduces signs of aging.
— Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2020 -
The mixture uses the active ingredients sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant used in soaps) and malic acid (found in fruit) and comes in a stand-up jar.
— Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2021 -
Cherries, apples and apricots are full of fruity malic acid, and the microbes in the kefir culture manufacture creamy lactic and bracing acetic acid.
— Ali Bouzari, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2018 -
The premade mixture uses the active ingredients sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant used in soaps) and malic acid (found in fruit) and comes in a stand-up jar.
— Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023 -
During the malolactic fermentation, the malic acid present in the wine is converted to lactic acid.
— Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 21 June 2021 -
The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar.
— Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2018 -
This article will discuss how malic acid can benefit your teeth.
— James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022 -
The most common types of AHAs are glycolic acid, lactic acid, and mandelic acid, but there are others including tartaric acid, citric acid, and malic acid.
— Sarah Madaus, SELF, 18 May 2022 -
This clarifying gel-to-foam cleanser is packed with gentle exfoliators — grape ferment, grape extract, lactic acid, and malic acid — to bathe your skin in a frothy concoction that'll leave your skin refreshed, but not stripped.
— Sarah Han, Allure, 26 May 2022 -
Combined with malic acid this powerful duo exfoliate by interfering with how skin cells bond to hydrate, tone and brighten skin.
— Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021 -
The buttery taste that’s found in many Chardonnays is usually a result of malolactic fermentation, a process in which a wine’s tart malic acid is converted into creamy lactic acid.
— Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 24 Apr. 2020 -
Pipette Treat your skin to the rejuvenating benefits of lactic acid and malic acid with the Overnight Brightening Mask, which gently exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a more radiant complexion.
— Emily Belfiore, PEOPLE.com, 30 Aug. 2021 -
Another ingredient used in ProDentim is malic acid which is found in strawberries.
— James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022 -
The malolactic Ramey mentioned is a secondary fermentation that transforms tart malic acid into softer lactic acid.
— Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 July 2019 -
Prism is a featherlight, essence-like elixir, made with all-natural fruit acids (malic acid from apple, salicylic acid from willow bark, glycolic acid from bilberry, vitamin C from kakadu plum, and orange peel) to gently exfoliate the skin.
— Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 12 July 2018 -
Fruit acids, including malic acid, lightly exfoliate skin, while olive oil, vitamin E, and jojoba oil offset any dryness.
— Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 27 Sep. 2017 -
Having the following ingredients in your chosen face serum can be helpful: lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
— Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 -
In this anaerobic environment, each berry metabolizes sugar and malic acid, producing a tiny amount of alcohol as well as compounds that translate into vivid aromas, flavors, and hues.
— Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 -
Steinmetz uses malolactic fermentation, in which the tart apple taste (malic acid) is converted to softer tasting (lactic acid).
— Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2020 -
But some sites actually recommended using strawberries to make a whitening paste with baking soda, claiming the berry's malic acid was a natural remedy.
— Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 -
Ingredients like magnesium and malic acid are known to alleviate muscle pain, while vitamins B6 and B12 help boost energy levels.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023 -
These drops combine a mixture of AHAs, like natural malic acid and salicylic acid, along with brightening ingredients, like lemon and papaya, in order to create a natural, chemical-peel-like formula.
— Rachel Dube, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023 -
Each form is a combination of the mineral magnesium and another substance, like citric acid (magnesium citrate), oxygen (magnesium oxide), or malic acid (magnesium malate) to name just a few.
— Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
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