Sodium L(+)-Lactate
[867-56-1]
C3H5O3Na
E325
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More information about Sodium L(+)-Lactate:
General information
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of L(+)-lactic acid, obtained by neutralisation of the acid of natural origin with a high purity sodium source. It is produced naturally by living organisms as a by-product of the glycolysis. Sodium lactate is a safe preservative with a high water holding capacity and buffering properties for food and personal care uses.
Jungbunzlauer sodium L(+)-lactate is a colourless to yellowish, nearly odourless aqueous solution with a mild salty taste. This solution is stable under normal storage conditions. Sodium lactate is non-toxic to humans and the environment and is readily biodegradable.
Specifications
Jungbunzlauer sodium 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 sodium lactate.
Jungbunzlauer sodium 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 source
- Chemically, physically and microbiologically stable
- Non-toxic
- Readily biodegradable
Applications
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Baby Food, Infant Formula
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Bakery
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
- Keeps moisture
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Cereals, Snacks
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Confectionery
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
- Reduces sugar inversion in candy
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Dairy
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
- Dairy Alternatives
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Flavours
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Fruit Preparations, Sweet Spreads
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
- Meat Alternatives
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Meat, Seafood
Functions:
- Preserves processed meat and seafood products
- Adjusts pH
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Plant-based Products
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Ready Meals, Instant Food
Functions:
- Preserves processed meat and seafood products
- Adjusts pH
- Keeps moisture in noodles
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Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Alcoholic Beverages
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Carbonated Soft Drinks
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Instant Drinks, Syrups
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Juice Drinks
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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RTD Tea and Coffee
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Sports and Energy Drinks
Functions:
- Serves as electrolyte in sports drinks
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Waters
Functions:
- Masks off-taste of high intense sweeteners
- Adjusts pH
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Clinical Nutrition
Functions:
- Serves as electrolyte source
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OTC, Food Supplements
Functions:
- Serves as electrolyte source
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Colour Cosmetics
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Deodorants
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Fragrances
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Hair Care
Functions:
- Improves skin moisture
- Adjusts pH
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Oral Care
Functions:
- Adjusts pH
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Skin Care
Functions:
- Improves skin moisture
- Adjusts pH
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Soap and Bath Products
Functions:
- Improves skin moisture
- Holds water
- Adjusts pH
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Dish Washing
Functions:
- Improves skin moisture when applied in hand dishwashing detergents
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Plastics, Polymers
Functions:
- Ends polymerisation process of polycarbonate
Legal Aspects
In Europe, sodium lactate is listed as a generally permitted food additive (E325) 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 sodium 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 emulsifier, flavour enhancer, flavouring agent or adjuvant, humectant, and pH control agent (CFR § 184.1768).
Jungbunzlauer sodium L(+)-lactate has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2015. The REACH registration number of Jungbunzlauer sodium L(+)-lactate is 01-2119971048-33-0002.
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