Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in many fruits, especially apples. It is an alpha-hydroxy acid ...

Although malic acid may not be widely known, it is just as effective as citric acid. In many fruits and vegetables, it plays a dominant role, contributing to their tart, sour, or bitter taste ...

Malolactic fermentation is a naturally occurring process in wine. It helps to tame astringency in red wines and can offer ...

While there's not much Ochoa can do about increasing alcohol costs, he is trying to squeeze more out of another ingredient he gets from Mexico.

Attack of the bacteria All red wines undergo a second fermentation after alcoholic fermentation is complete. It is called ...