E270 Lactic Acid

Lactic acid (E270).

Food additive E270 Lactic acid belongs to the group of preservatives and antioxidants, a completely natural product, so it is practically a safe substance. Chemical formula CH₃CH (OH)COOH.

General characteristics and preparation of Lactic acid

Lactic acid is a clear liquid without turbidity and sediment. The characteristic sour smell and taste is a distinctive feature of the E270. Lactic acid is of natural origin, it is formed naturally in all living organisms, during the breakdown of glucose.

It should be noted that the more active a person’s lifestyle is (the brain and muscles are powered by energy supplied by glucose), the more lactic acid is produced. Lactic acid is produced in the muscles during anaerobic glycolysis, which causes a burning sensation. After training, the muscles may ache, which is associated with muscle microtraumas. Excess substances are removed from the body of the kidneys, so even a large amount of lactic acid does not bring any harm.

Natural suppliers of lactic acid are dairy products that form lactic acid during the natural fermentation process. The same principle underlies the industrial production of E270.

Purpose of E270

As a preservative E270, Lactic acid ensures the safety of products, preventing their fermentation and stopping the growth and development of pathogenic bacteria. It is a natural antiseptic.

The benefits of Lactic acid

Lactic acid, due to its natural origin, is completely harmless to the body, moreover, products that include the food supplement E270 Lactic acid, enriched with lactobacilli, are recommended for use by people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, because they contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes.

Food additive E270 is used in the production of food for children.

Application of Lactic acid

The main application of E270 is the food industry. Cheeses, mayonnaise, yoghurts and almost the entire line of fermented milk products contain lactic acid in their composition. Often E270 can be seen on the labels of soft drinks, fats and oils, as well as confectionery products. As a preservative, lactic acid is used in the production of canned food – canned fish and meat are better preserved using E270.

Use of E270

The food additive E270 Lactic acid is allowed to be used throughout our country without any restrictions. Rationing of the use of a food additive was not carried out due to its harmlessness.