Applications and Uses of Lactic Acid
by Shawn 2014-10-30
Lactic Acid is a carboxylic acid widely used as acidity regulator in food and beverage. As a acidity regulator, Lactic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Lactic Acid in Food Production
Lactic Acid is widely used as preservative, flavor enhancer and pH regulator in food production.
- As preservative: in meat product, pastry, pickled vegetables and canned food to extend shelf life.
- As flavor enhancer: in condiments to improve mouthfeel.
- As PH regulator: in baked food and condiment to maintain color and extend shelf life.
Lactic Acid in Beverage
Lactic Acid is widely used as preservative, flavor enhancer and pH regulator in beverage.
- As preservative: in fruit wine, sour drinks and juice to regulate PH and extend shelf life.
Lactic Acid in Pharmaceutical
Lactic Acid is widely used as preservative and pH regulator in Pharmaceutical.
- As preservative: in Lactic acid vapors to disinfect the operating room and laboratory.
- As preservative and pH regulator: in medicine manufacturing.
Lactic Acid in Cosmetics
Lactic Acid is widely used as PH regulator, humectant in Cosmetics.
- As PH regulator: in bath gel, soap and shampoo to protect hair and skins.
- As humectant: in skincare products to retain moisture and whiten skins.
Lactic Acid in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Lactic Acid is widely used as Release agent, preservative in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
- As release agent: in herbicide to protect the soil and improve efficiency.
- As preservative: in pig feed to inhibit bacteria.
Lactic Acid in Other Industries
Lactic Acid is widely used as humectant, pH regulator and detergents in various other industries.
- As humectant: in tobacco manufacturing to enhance flavor and improve quality.
- As PH regulator: in electroplating to regulate PH.
- As detergents: in cleaner to remove dirt.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Lactic Acid or want to report new applications of Lactic Acid to us.
