Lactic Acid
Food Grade L(+)-Lactic Acid - Natural Organic Acid
CAS: 79-33-4Concentration
80%, 88%, 90%
Appearance
Colorless to Yellow Liquid
Optical Purity (L+)
≥97%
pH
<1.0 (80% solution)
Specific Gravity
1.19-1.21
Package
25kg/250kg Drum
Overview
Specifications
Applications
Certifications
Product Overview
Lactic Acid (L(+)-Lactic Acid) is a naturally occurring organic acid found in milk, muscles, and fermented foods. As a food additive, it serves multiple functions including acidulant, flavor enhancer, pH regulator, and preservative. Our food-grade lactic acid is produced through natural fermentation, ensuring the highest L(+) isomer content.
Lactic acid is widely used in the food and beverage industry for its pleasant sour taste and natural origin. It is especially valued in dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, and meat processing.
Technical Specifications
- CAS Number: 79-33-4 (L+), 50-21-5 (DL)
- Chemical Formula: C3H6O3
- Molecular Weight: 90.08 g/mol
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to yellow liquid
- Odor: Characteristic sour odor
- Solubility: Completely miscible with water
- L(+) Optical Purity: ≥97%
- Heavy Metals: ≤5 ppm
- Chloride: ≤0.1%
- Sulfate: ≤0.05%
Applications
- Dairy products - yogurt, cheese, sour cream
- Baked goods - flavor and crust color
- Confectionery - sour candies and chews
- Meat processing - pH control and preservation
- Beverages - acidulant and taste adjustment
- Pickled vegetables - acid regulator
- Animal feed - acidifier
- Food preservation - antimicrobial properties
Certifications
FDA Approved
EU Food Grade
ISO 9001
Kosher
Halal
Organic
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