Article: Acidifiers for flavor, nutrition. (R&D Applications).(lactic acid has several applications in food)

Lactic acid is a natural by-product of human metabolism, and can be used as an energy source. It is also a product of natural fermentation processes occurring in cheese, beer, sourdough, etc. Commercially, fermenting sugars produces lactic acid. Applications for lactic acid in food are broad, ranging from meat and poultry, beverages, salads, sauces and dressings to nutritional fortification. Lactic acid ingredients serve almost every segment of the food industry, functioning as flavor enhancers, pH regulators, preservatives and, also, as a source for mineral fortification.

Lactic Acids as Flavor Enhancers

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