Meaning of the word "malic acid" in English

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malic acid

US /ˈmæl.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
UK /ˈmæl.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
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Noun

a crystalline acid found in unripe apples and other fruits, used as a food additive and in medicine

Example:
The tart taste of green apples is primarily due to malic acid.
Food manufacturers often add malic acid to candies to give them an extreme sour flavor.