The potassium salt of lactic acid used as an antimicrobial, acidity regulator, humectant, and moisture-retention agent that extends shelf life and improves texture and water-holding in processed meat and food products.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C3H5KO3
- Grades
- 60% solutionfood (E326)food grade (E326)
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC
- Synonyms
- potassium lactate · potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate · potassium salt of lactic acid · E326 · 996-31-6
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale-yellow liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.