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Lactic Acid (E270)
Lactic Acid (E270)
Also known as: Lactic acid, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, E270
Safe
Lactic acid is a normal product of human metabolism and a widely used food acidulant. EFSA assigns no numerical ADI and FDA recognizes it as GRAS.
E-number
EE270
Type
acidulant
What it is
Organic acid produced naturally by fermentation of carbohydrates by lactic acid bacteria.
Acidulant, preservative, and flavor agent that lowers pH and inhibits spoilage organisms.
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1061)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised food additive E270, no numerical ADI
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