| Chemical formula | CH3CHOHCOONa |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | sodium salt of L-2-hydroxypropionic acid |
| Molecular weight | 112 |
| Form | white powder, may contain fine lumps that break apart easily |
| E number | E 325 |
| Sodium lactate | min 98 % |
| L(+) isomer content | min 95 % |
| Silica | max 1 % |
| Moisture | max 1 % |
| Iron | max 0,005 % |
| Chlorides | max 0,005 % |
| % | max 0,001 |
| Arsenic | max 0,0002 % |
| Lead | max 0,0002 % |
| Mercury | max 0,0001 % |
| pH of 20% solution | 6,0 - 8,0 |
| Citrates, oxalates, tartrates | compliant with requirements |
| Reducing substances | compliant with requirements |
| Mesophilic bacteria | max 1000 cfu/g |
| Fungi and molds | max 200 cfu/g |
| E. coli | absent cfu/g |
| Salmonella | absent cfu/25g |
| Per 100g | ● protein 0g ● fat 0g, of which saturates 0g ● sodium 20g ● fiber 0g ● vitamins 0g |
| Shelf life | 2 years from date of production. |
| Country of origin | China. |
| Form | Powder |
NATRILAC-98 is sodium lactate 98% in powder form. It is the dried form of an aqueous solution of the sodium salt of lactic acid, obtained through the natural fermentation of sugar. It is a bacteriostatic agent that inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms in food products.
Food industry. Recommended dosage 0.1% to 0.4%, calculated on the finished product.
