What is Sodium Lactate?
Sodium lactate is produced from lactic acid and sodium hydroxideIt is white, powdery at normal temperature and has a light salty taste.
Sodium lactate serves multiple functions in the food industry, including regulating acidity, acting as a preservative, and being used as a filler. Sodium lactate is a weak acid salt, not a base salt, and must be metabolized in the liver to play a neutralizing role in the body. It has the E code E320 and is usually sold as an aqueous solution, but it is also sold in powder form.
Related parameters:
| Item | Standard |
| Structure | transparent slightly viscous liquid |
| Total Sodium Lactate % | ≥60 |
| Puity(L-isomer) | ≥98 |
| Chroma,apha | ≤50 |
| PH | 6.5~7.5 |
| Chloride % | ≤0.05 |
| Cyanide mg/kg | ≤0.5 |
| Lead mg/kg | ≤2 |
| Sulphate % | ≤0.002 |
| Arsenic(As) mg/kg | ≤3 |
| Mercury(Hg) mg/kg | ≤1 |
| Methanol and Methyl Esters % | ≤0.025 |
| Citrate,Oxalate, Phosphate or Tartrate | passed |
| Reducing Sugar | passed |
Recommended dosage:
| Food name | Maximum usage(%) |
| Bath products | 2%-5% |
| Skin care products | 0.1％-5％ |
| Intravenous sodium lactate solution | 500ml-1000ml |
Sodium lactate has a wide range of uses
1. All kinds of food, bread, meat products, sauces, etc
Sodium lactate has the effect of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, which can effectively extend the shelf life of condiments and sauces, maintain the stability of their flavor and nutrients, and improve the texture and taste of food, thereby improving food safety.
2. Toiletries Wetting and Emollients
Sodium lactate is sometimes used in shampoos and other similar products (e.g., liquid soap) because it is a very effective humectant and emollient.
User asked question:
Q: Is sodium lactate a natural ingredient?
A: Yes.Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid produced by natural fermentation of sugars from corn and beets.
Q: Is sodium lactate hazardous?
A: No, it’s safe. It is commonly used as a food preservative and does not pose any special risk as long as it is handled in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations.
Q: Is sodium lactate the same as salt?
A: Sodium lactate is an organic sodium salt and lactate salt used as a food preservative and food acidity regulator.
