LACTIC ACID

Also known as: 2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, LACTIC ACID USP, ALPHA-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-

preservative

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT,<br /> CURING OR PICKLING AGENT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT,<br /> PH CONTROL AGENT,<br /> SOLVENT OR VEHICLE

CAS Number: 50-21-5

172.814; 178.1010; 184.1061; 133.123 , 133.124 , 133.129 , 133.169 , 133.173 , 133.178 , 133.179; 2611; 3; 25; 930

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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