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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
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.
Buyer-intent guide
How to source Lactic Acid in bulk
Use these long-tail procurement questions when comparing a manufacturer source, China supplier, distributor offer, sample or bulk quotation.
lactic acid INS 270 bulk
Request a current specification, SDS, COA, origin statement and regulatory documents.
lactic acid acidity regulator for food
Provide target pH, buffering load, flavor limits, heat process and final product.
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Ask for origin, feedstock or allergen statements and any required non-GMO or certification status.
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.
Qualification evidence
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 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. The current signed specification for the selected source governs supply.
Which identity should buyers use for Lactic Acid?
CAS 50-21-5; INS 270; 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. Where the name covers a family or mixture, confirm the exact member and composition before approval.
Why is there no public Lactic Acid specification on this page?
Product specifications are source- and contract-specific and are not published on this website. Contact Bespring Chemical sales for the current signed specification or TDS, analytical methods and a representative COA.
What documents are available for Lactic Acid?
Ask for the current specification or TDS, SDS, representative COA, batch COA and relevant food-safety, origin, allergen, Kosher, Halal or other certificates for the exact source.
What should a Lactic Acid RFQ include?
Provide the exact grade or type, application, critical performance needs, quantity, packing, destination market, required documents, Incoterm and requested delivery date.
Last reviewed 2026-07-26 by Bespring Chemical technical and export team.
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- Current private specification or TDS
- Representative and batch COA
- Packing and logistics confirmation
- Source-specific certificates on request