Concentration and analytical basis
State the required lactic acid concentration and test basis. Compare delivered acid content, not only the price per kilogram of solution.
Food grade ingredient · Acidity regulator · LA
Food Grade Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is an organic acid used as an acidity regulator in permitted food applications. Commercial food grades can differ in concentration, fermentation or synthetic origin, stereochemical profile, color and heat stability, so the exact grade must be qualified.
- Identity
- CAS 50-21-5
- Food designation
- INS 270
- Form / composition
- 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- Specification
- Contact sales
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Share the exact grade, application, quantity, packing, destination and required documents.
GradeFood grade, subject to exact-source qualification
SpecificationCurrent document available from sales
PackingConfirmed in the source-specific offer
Batch evidenceCurrent COA available for supplied lots
Direct product answer
What is food grade Lactic Acid?
Lactic acid is an organic acid used as an acidity regulator in permitted food applications. Commercial food grades can differ in concentration, fermentation or synthetic origin, stereochemical profile, color and heat stability, so the exact grade must be qualified.
Commercial suitability depends on the exact source, intended function, full food process and destination-market rules. This page supports preliminary qualification; the current signed specification and batch COA supplied by sales govern the order.
Procurement snapshot
- Product
- Lactic Acid
- Category
- Acidity regulator
- Identity
- CAS 50-21-5
- Designation
- INS 270
- Form
- 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- Product specification
- Request the offered grade’s specification
Procurement checklist
How to source Lactic Acid in bulk
Compare the offered grade, application requirements and commercial terms before requesting a sample or placing an order.
INS 270 identity
Use INS 270 alongside the exact chemical form and current specification. The additive number identifies the ingredient; it does not establish every permitted use.
Acidity in the finished food
Provide target pH, buffering load, flavor requirement and heat process. Evaluate the actual formulation before choosing a concentration or inclusion.
Origin and stereochemistry
Specify L-, D- or DL-profile and any origin requirements. Obtain the corresponding source declarations instead of assuming that all commercial lactic acid has the same profile.
Application screening
Lactic Acid food application guide
These are formulation screening areas, not universal approvals, dosage recommendations or guaranteed outcomes. Confirm legal use and technical performance in the finished food.
Acidification
Adjust acidity in suitable beverages, sauces, confectionery and processed foods.
Flavor profile
Evaluate its mild acid character against citric, malic, acetic or phosphoric systems.
Preservation support
Use pH control as part of a validated hurdle system, not as a stand-alone shelf-life promise.
Process control
Screen concentration, color and thermal behavior in the actual manufacturing process.
Technical selection
Questions to resolve before approving Lactic Acid
Concentration
Commercial solutions vary; state the required assay basis and do not compare price per kilogram alone.
Stereochemistry
Confirm L-, D- or DL-profile where formulation, nutrition or regulation makes it relevant.
Origin
Specify fermentation-derived or other origin requirements and supporting declarations.
Material compatibility
Review storage temperature, compatible wetted materials and safe dilution instructions in the SDS.
Private technical documentation
Request the current Lactic Acid product specification
Bespring Chemical does not publish product specifications for this ingredient online. Contact the sales team for the current source-specific specification or TDS and confirm that its revision, test methods and acceptance criteria match your purchase requirements.
Product documents
Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, analytical methods, representative COA and batch COA.
Product documents and purchasing requirements
Verify applicable food-safety, quality, origin, allergen, Kosher, Halal and site certificates for the exact grade and source.
Independent reference
Review the FAO/WHO JECFA lactic acid monograph, then apply current destination-market rules to the exact finished food.
Compliance note: International identity references do not by themselves authorize every application. The buyer is responsible for confirming the food category, use level, label declaration and other requirements in each destination market.
Storage and handling
Protect Lactic Acid in storage
- Use source instructionsFollow the current SDS and specification for temperature, ventilation, segregation and shelf life.
- Protect packagingKeep approved containers closed, identified and protected from contamination, moisture and damage.
- Maintain controlsApply appropriate PPE, food-ingredient hygiene, lot traceability and stock rotation.
Buyer questions
Lactic Acid FAQ
What does INS 270 mean?
INS 270 identifies lactic acid, an acidity regulator used in permitted food applications. E270 is the corresponding European additive designation. Confirm the exact grade and the rules for the intended finished food.
Is lactic acid the same as sodium lactate?
No. Lactic acid and its sodium salt are different ingredients. They have different composition and formulation roles, so compare them against the required acidity, sodium contribution and finished-food performance.
Why do lactic acid concentrations matter?
Different solution concentrations deliver different amounts of acid per kilogram. Agree the concentration and analytical basis, then compare dilution, dosing, handling and delivered cost.
What should buyers verify about L- and DL-lactic acid?
Confirm the stereochemical profile and matching chemical identity on the current specification. Do not assume an L-only grade from the generic name or CAS listing.
What should a lactic acid RFQ include?
Provide concentration, stereochemical and origin requirements, food application, target pH, process conditions, quantity, packing, destination and documents. Request a current specification and representative COA.
Content updated 2026-09-13.
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Specification-led sourcing
Request a Lactic Acid specification and quote
Share the exact grade or type, application, critical performance requirements, quantity, packing, destination and document list for a relevant proposal.
- Current private specification or TDS
- Representative and batch COA
- Packing and logistics confirmation
- Source-specific certificates on request
Product documents
Request documents
Tell us your grade and destination market so we can confirm which documents are available for your order.
An external reference is not a batch certificate or a Bespring product specification.