Lactic Acid

Introduction of Lactic Acid:
1. Lactic acid, also known as milk acid, is a colorless liquid(colorless to light yellow for industrial products), with no odor and good moisture absorptivity.
2. As a chemical compound, it plays a role in a variety of biochemical processes.
3. Lactic acid is a carboxylic acid, whose molecular formula is C3H6O3. It is a carboxylic acid containing hydroxyl, as an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).

Uses of Lactic Acid:
1. With a strong preservation effect, lactic acid is widely used for making wine, beverage, meat, food, pastry, pickled vegetables (like olives, cucumber, pearl onions),
2. It is suitable for canned processing, food processing, fruit storage, which can regulate pH, extend product shelf-life, maintain food color and improve product quality.

Specifications of Lactic Acid:

Item	Specifications
Assay	76-84%
Fresh color	50-100APHA
Sulphated ash	0.1% MAX
Sulphate	0.25% MAX
Iron	10MG/KG MAX
Arsenic	3MG/KG MAX
Lead	5MG/KG
Mercury	1MG/KG MAX
Heavy metals	10MG/KG MAX