Potassium L(+)-Lactate
General information
Potassium lactate is the potassium salt of L(+)-lactic acid, obtained by neutralisation of the acid of natural origin with a high purity potassium source. It is produced naturally by living organisms as a by-product of the glycolysis. Potassium lactate is a safe preservative with a high water holding capacity and buffering properties for food and personal care uses. As an alternative to sodium lactate, it addresses the concerns of health organisations and consumers about reducing sodium intake.
Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate is a colourless to yellowish, nearly odourless aqueous solution with a mild salty taste. This solution is stable under normal storage conditions. Potassium lactate is non-toxic to humans and the environment and is readily biodegradable.
Specification
Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate food grade is supplied in accordance with the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 and of the latest edition of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). Jungbunzlauer also proposes a high quality personal care grade of potassium lactate.
Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate is available as a 60 % solution for both food and personal care grades. It is supplied in bulk, in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 1300 kg net weight, in drums with 270 kg net weight and in small drums with 25 kg net content.
Properties
- Liquid
- Colourless to yellowish
- Nearly odourless
- Mild salty taste
- Bacteriostatic
- Buffering
- High water holding capacity
- Sodium free
- Potassium source
- Chemically, physically and microbiologically stable
- Non-toxic
- Readily biodegradable
Applications
Beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated Soft Drinks
- Instant Drinks, Syrups
- Juice Drinks
- RTD Tea and Coffee
- Sports and Energy Drinks
- Waters
- Fire protection
Food
- Baby Food, Infant Formula
- Bakery
- Cereals, Snacks
- Dairy
- Dairy Alternatives
- Flavours
- Meat Alternatives
- Meat, Seafood
- Plant-based Products
- Ready Meals, Instant Food
- Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
- Fire protection
Healthcare
- Clinical Nutrition
- OTC, Food Supplements
- Fire protection
Cleaners & Detergents
- Dish Washing
- Fire protection
Personal Care
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Soap and Bath Products
- Fire protection
Legal aspects
In Europe, potassium lactate is listed as a generally permitted food additive (E326) and may be added to all foodstuffs, following the “quantum satis“ principle, as long as no special regulation restricts the use.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) affirmed potassium lactate as GRAS (generally recognised as safe) substance and permitted the use in food with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice for use as flavour enhancer, flavouring agent or adjuvant, humectant, and pH control agent (CFR § 184.1639).
Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2018. The REACH registration number of Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate is 01-2120783320-60-0001.
