Description
Vinoferm Malox malic acid 100 g – for adjusting acidity in wine
Malox from Vinoferm is malic acid in powder form, used to raise the acidity of wine. 9 grams per 10 litres raises the acidity by 1 g/l. Malic acid gives a fresh acidity and can also be used in cider and mead that lack acidity.
How to use malic acid
- Dosage: 9 g per 10 litres raises the acidity by 1 g/l.
- Dissolve the powder in a little of the wine before stirring it into the rest.
- If the wine will go through malolactic fermentation, the malic acid is converted to lactic acid. Add malic acid after malolactic fermentation if you want to keep the acidity.
Technical data
- Contents: DL-malic acid (C4H6O5)
- Form: powder
- Pack size: 100 g
- Safety: causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with the eyes and wash your hands after use.
Frequently asked questions about Vinoferm Malox malic acid
How much malic acid should I use?
9 g per 10 litres raises the acidity by 1 g/l. A 100 g pack raises the acidity by 1 g/l in just over 110 litres of wine.
When should I add malic acid?
After malolactic fermentation, if the wine will go through it. Otherwise the malic acid is converted to lactic acid.
What is the difference between malic, tartaric and citric acid?
All three raise acidity. Malic acid gives a fresh, apple-like acidity, tartaric acid is the main acid in grapes, and citric acid gives a citrus note.
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