Lactic Acid Food Grade Liquid | CAS 50-21-5
Lactic Acid is a widely used food acidulant and acidity regulator with a mild, clean sour taste. It is commonly used in beverages, dairy products, confectionery, sauces, pickled foods, bakery products, and other processed foods to adjust pH, enhance flavor, and improve overall product stability.
Description
Lactic Acid
| Product Name | Lactic Acid |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid |
| Synonyms | Lactic Acid, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, α-Hydroxypropionic Acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 50-21-5 |
| E-Number | E270 |
| EINECS No. | 200-018-0 |
| INCI Name | Lactic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Mass | 90.08 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid |
| Typical Concentration | 80% – 90% aqueous solution |
| Packaging | Plastic drums, HDPE drums, IBC tanks, or customized packaging |
| Net Weight | 25 kg / 200 kg / 1000 kg (customizable) |
Product Introduction
Lactic acid is a food-grade aqueous solution supplied as a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid. Also known as 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, lactic acid has CAS number 50-21-5 and is used as an acidity regulator and flavoring ingredient. It provides a mild, lingering sour taste and helps control pH in food and beverage formulations. Bluewise supplies food-grade lactic acid liquid for ingredient formulation and bulk sourcing.
Applications
- Beverages: Adjusts acidity and complements flavor profiles in fruit-flavored drinks, soft drinks and sports beverages.
- Sauces and Dressings: Provides a balanced tangy taste and supports pH control in sauces, salad dressings and dips.
- Pickled Vegetables: Helps establish the desired acidity and sour flavor in pickling formulations.
- Confectionery: Provides sourness and acidity adjustment in suitable candy and fruit-flavored confectionery formulations.
- Meat and Seafood Processing: Used in appropriate acidification and antimicrobial treatments under validated processing conditions.
