Lactics

Our lactics offering is built around L(+)-lactic acid, the second most widely used edible organic acid after citric acid – and includes a range of lactates and custom blends. These products serve as natural preservatives, acidity regulators, and mineral sources across food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, with a focus on purity, safety, and sustainability.

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Lactics

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L(+)-Lactic Acid

Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid. It is used in many products as a mild acidity regulator with flavour enhancing and antibacterial properties.

L(+)-Lactic Acid Buffered

This solution consisting of lactic acid and sodium lactate solution is commonly used in confectionery products as a mild acidity regulator.

Sodium L(+)-Lactate

Sodium lactate is a safe preservative with a high water holding capacity and buffering properties for food and personal care uses.

Sodium L(+)-Lactate Blends

The blends of sodium lactate and sodium diacetate show safe and effective preservation properties for processed meat products.

Potassium L(+)-Lactate

Potassium lactate, obtained by neutralisation of lactic acid, is a safe preservative with a high water holding capacity and buffering properties for food and personal care uses.

Potassium L(+)-Lactate Blends

Potassium lactate based blends are an efficient, sodium reduced alternative to sodium lactate blends.

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Jungbunzlauer’s lactics deliver cross-industry benefits by offering natural, sustainable antibacterial and pH-regulating properties, combined with safe and efficient preservation, making them ideal for applications requiring microbial stability, mild acidification, and high product safety.

  1. Sustainability and eco-friendly production: Lactics ingredients are derived from renewable raw materials through bacterial fermentation, ensuring an environmentally friendly production process.
  2. Antimicrobial and preservation benefits: The antibacterial properties of lactic acid and lactates effectively enhance food safety and stability, making them ideal for preservation and extending shelf life in food and beverage applications.
  3. Versatility and multifunctionality: Lactics ingredients offer diverse functionalities across industries such as food, personal care, and home care, serving as acidity regulators, moisturisers, and biocidal agents.
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