Lactate potassium is a potassium salt of lactic acid ( lactic acid potassium). Used in the food industry as a food additive E326 as an acidity regulator, a water-holding agent, emulsifying salt, an antioxidant synergist.
| Potassium lactate | |
|---|---|
| Are common | |
| Systematic name | Potassium lactate, potassium lactic |
| Chem. formula | CH 3 CH (OH) COOK |
| Physical properties | |
| Molar mass | 128.16 g / mol |
| Density | 1.30-1.35 g / cmΒ³ |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 996-31-6 |
| Pubchem | |
| Reg. EINECS number | |
| SMILES | |
| Inchi | |
| Codex Alimentarius | |
| Chemspider | |
Content
Appearance
Exists only in the form of solutions (no more than 60%) .
Physical and chemical indicators
It is soluble in water and alcohols .
Application
Potassium lactate is used as a substitute for table salt , as a plant tissue sealer in the processing of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant properties allow it to be used with other antioxidants in frozen products with a long shelf life to prevent oxidative damage to fats .