It is slightly yellow, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid that complies with the specifications of Food Chemical Codex V (FCC V). In the USA, lactic acid has the GRAS-status (Generally Recognised As Safe). It is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E-270.
QUALITY STANDARD | |
ITEM | STANDARD |
Color | Colorless to pale yellow |
Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Odor | Odorless or with characteristic odor |
Lactic Acid Content(w/%) | ≥80.0 |
Content of L(+)-Lactic Acid in Total Acids(w/%) | ≥97.0 |
Residue on Ignition(w/%) | ≤0.1 |
Chlorides(as Cl)/(w/%) | ≤0.002 |
Sulfates(as SO₄)/(w/%) | ≤0.005 |
Iron (as Fe)/(%) | ≤0.001 |
Cyanide (mg/kg) | ≤1.0 |
Citric Acid/Oxalic Acid/Tartaric Acid/Phosphoric Acid | Passes test |
Reducing Sugars | Passes test |
Readily Carbonizable Substances | Passes test |
Lead(Pb)/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 |
Arsenic(As)/(mg/kg) | ≤1.0 |
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