Lactic Acid(E270)
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Lactic Acid is a acidulant — Acidulant in beverages, candy, olives, cheese, infant formulas
Also: Butyl Lactate, Ethyl Lactate
What it does
Acidulant in beverages, candy, olives, cheese, infant formulas
Where you'll see it
Beverages, candy, olives, cottage cheese, frozen desserts, jams
What the research says
Caustic in concentrated solutions when taken internally or applied to skin. May cause stinging in sensitive people.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): caustic in concentrated solutions when taken internally or applied to the skin