MALIC ACID POWDER

Malic acid - perfect for adding to your pre-workouts

Malic Acid Powder from RawSeries.

No additives. A minimalist formula ideal if you’re after a single ingredient: 100% pure malic acid. Total freedom to customize your pre-workout blends or sports preparations.

What is malic acid and why you see it in so many pre-workouts

A naturally occurring acid in fruits

Malic acid is a compound that naturally appears in fruits and vegetables, and it’s one of the drivers of that distinctive sour taste (typical in green apples, for example).

For athletes: a simple ingredient for your pre-workout prep

This ingredient is ideal if you want to supplement your sports nutrition before workouts with a custom mix. Its versatility lets you add it to shakes, drinks or peri-workout preparations as long as the typical sour taste of malic acid doesn’t clash with your drink’s flavor.

Why choose it in RawSeries format

One ingredient, zero additives

HSN’s pure malic acid has no aromas, colorants or additives of any kind: just malic acid. It’s perfect if you want to add malic acid to your pre-workout drinks in a convenient, practical way.

Vegan friendly

It’s compatible with vegan diets, keeping the RAW focus of a single ingredient.

Is malic acid for you?

If you’re after a pure ingredient for your pre-workout preparations

Malic acid is a simple and functional option for your shakes or drinks.

If you prioritise simple formulas

If less is more, this is the classic RAW basic you can keep in your pantry to use in your own formulas when you need it.

Usage tips for using it in your recipes

Respect the recommended dose

Malic acid is intensely acidic and as a dietary supplement it has a set daily dose, so we recommend sticking to this amount and not using malic acid “by eye”.

Quick ideas where malic acid fits

An extra tip if you’re sensitive to the acidic taste

If you add it to a pre-workout that’s already prepared, mix well and let it sit for a moment. This helps the flavor integrate better and you avoid acid spikes.

Practical examples: how to use malic acid at home

Homemade pre-workout

Malic acid is perfect for those who prefer custom pre-workout preparations, using the supplement components you’re specifically after. Add it to your formula.

1.  Prepare your base: mix water, your usual caffeine source, amino acids, carbohydrates and/or electrolytes (if using).
2.  Add the malic acid and cool

Recommended combinations

•  Dextrose Powder – To create your own mixes very easily.
•  BCAA’s Instantáneo 2:1:1 2.0 – Perfect to prep your homemade intra-workout.
•  HSN Flavors – if you’re making RAW blends, don’t forget to give them a unique flavor.

Questions about malic acid

What does it taste like?

It’s intensely acidic. It doesn’t have an “added flavor”: the acidity is intrinsic to malic acid.

Does it have sweeteners or flavors?

No. It’s a single-ingredient product, with no flavors or sweeteners.

Can I mix it with other supplements?

Yes, it has no contraindications with any specific product. It’s common to combine it with caffeine, amino acids, and other typical pre-workout compounds.

Is it vegan-friendly?

Yes, it’s suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

How do I store it?

References

•  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). (2006). dl-Malic acid (FAO JECFA Monographs 3, Additive 269). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
•  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). (1965). Malic, dl- acid (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 40abc; JECFA Monographs). InChem.
•  International Journal of Toxicology. (2001). Final report on the safety assessment of malic acid and sodium malate. International Journal of Toxicology, 20(Suppl 1), 47–55.