Potassium L(+)-Lactate

Introduction

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.

Functions

This ingredient offers you the following excellent functions.

• Flavour modulation​
• Moisturising properties​
• Off-note masking​
• pH-Regulation​
• Preservation​
• Sodium reduction​

Specifications

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 intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 1300kg net weight, in drums with 270kg net weight and in small drums with 25kg net content.

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 Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) 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.