malate

/ˈmeɪleɪt/
noun
  1. A salt or ester of malic acid, found naturally in many fruits and used in food and supplements.
    • Some athletes use malate to help reduce muscle fatigue.
    • The wine's tartness comes from natural malates in the grapes.
    • Magnesium malate is a popular supplement for energy production.
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