Malic acid proportion in some fruits
| Fruit | Malic acid (%) |
|---|---|
| Blackcurrant | 10 |
| Cherry | 85 |
| Quince | 100 |
| Strawberry | 10 |
| Raspberry | 25 |
| White/Red currant | 20 |
| Gooseberry | 50 |
| Blackberry | 50 |
| Peach | 75 |
| Pear | 95 |
| Apple | 95 |
| Grapes | 20-50 (depending on maturity and climate) |
| Rhubarb | 85 (plus oxalic acid) |
| Elder | 15 |
Source: Traité de vinification from Marc De Brouwer.