{"product_id":"malic-acid-50g","title":"Malic Acid 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalic acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid — found abundantly in apples and grapes — used in winemaking and cider-making to lower pH and sharpen acidity. It integrates well with fruit-forward styles and is a gentler acidifier than tartaric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine and cider need to sit within a certain pH range to ferment cleanly and taste balanced. Malic acid counters sweetness and softens the perception of tannins, producing a more harmonious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally found in:\u003c\/strong\u003e apples, grapes, and most fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffect:\u003c\/strong\u003e lowers pH less aggressively than tartaric acid — preferred for fruit wines and cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4g per gallon (4.5 litres) raises acidity by approximately +0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e red wine, fruit wine, cider, and country wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd before or after primary fermentation, in small increments, tasting and testing pH between additions. Dissolve in a small amount of water before adding to the must or wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your wine will undergo malolactic fermentation (e.g. red or sparkling wines), do not add extra malic acid — it will convert to lactic acid during MLF, which may unbalance the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626854674775,"sku":"2276","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Malic_Acid_50g.jpg?v=1775137723","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/malic-acid-50g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}