Colourless, syrupy liquid or white to light yellow solid or powder.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Lactic acid |
| European Union | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Philippines | Approved | Lactic Acid (L-, D- and Dl-) |
| Austria | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Finland | Approved | Lactic acid |
| France | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Germany | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Greece | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Italy | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Malta | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Poland | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Romania | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Spain | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Lactic acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Lactic acid |
| Australia | Approved | Lactic acid |
| New Zealand | Approved | Lactic acid |
E270 - Lactic acid, L-, D- and DL-: Not recommended for babies as may be unable to metabolise
E270 - Lactic acid, L-, D- and DL-: Today, lactic acid is predominantly produced with biotechnical methods that employ lactic-acid bacteria. Generally, such bacteria are not genetically modified. In order for the bacteria to perform the desired chemical changes, they need a specific nutrient medium. In the production of lactic acid, this medium consists mostly of maize starch or potato starch. Maize starch may consist partly of genetically modified maize, especially when the raw materials are imported from the USA or Argentina. In the EU, genetically modified maize is grown on a comparatively small area and nonetheless is not used as raw material for foodstuff. This may change in the case that the cultivation of GM maize increases in significance. Potatoes: at this time, no GM species are commercially cultivated; however, that may be subject to change in the near future.
E270 - Lactic acid, L-, D- and DL-: Food acid, acidity regulator; produced by heating and fermenting carbohydrates in milk whey, potatoes, cornstarch or molasses; difficult for babies to metabolise; used in sweets, dressings, soft drinks (sometimes beer) infant formulas and confectionary.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E270 - Lactic acid, L-, D- and DL-: NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. As this substance is not suitable for babies under six months we suggest it would be advisable for pregnant and lactating mothers to avoid it also unless/until it is proven safe in these circumstances.
Aacidum lacticum
Aaethylidenmilchsaeure
Ethylidene lactic acid
1-hydroxyethane carboxylic acid
(±)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Alpha-hydroxypropanoic acid
D,L-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
dextro,laevo-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
2-hydroxypropionic acid
Alpha-hydroxypropionic acid
(RS)-2-hydroxypropionsaeure
Lactovagan
D,L-milchsaeure
Dextro,laevo-milchsaeure
Milk acid
Propel
Tonsillosan
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Consolidated Chemical Company | Australia |
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
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