Properties
Lactic acid L (+) 50% as E270, is a natural substance that serves an important role in metabolic processes in the human body. The lactic acid on an industrial scale is obtained by the biotechnological fermentation of carbohydrate substrates with the use of lactic acid bacteria cultures. Lactic acid is strongly hygroscopic infinitely soluble in water and alcohols.
Application
In the food industry lactic acid used in the production include jams and jellies, cheese whey, a type of mozzarella cheese, dairy desserts, fats, canned meat, vegetables and fruit in cans, beer and malted beverages, bakery products, formulas for infants and young children. In cosmetics in the production of lipsticks and fluids for intimate hygiene.