Colourless, transparent, liquid. Odourless, or with a slight, characteristic odour.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium Lactate |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Belgium | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| France | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Malta | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Poland | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Portugal | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Romania | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Spain | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Sweden | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium lactate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium lactate |
E325 - Sodium lactate: Young children with lactose intolerance may show adverse reactions. NOT SAFE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. Increases antioxidant effect of other substances. 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.
2-hydroxypropanoic acid monosodium salt
Lactic acid monosodium salt
Lactic acid sodium salt
Sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Sodium alpha-hydroxypropionate
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Consolidated Chemical Company | Australia |
 | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
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