Lactic Acid
Naturally fermented organic acid for dairy, beverage, bakery, and meat processing. Available in 80%, 88%, and 90% food-grade concentrations.
Overview
Lactic acid is the simplest hydroxy acid and one of the most versatile food-grade acidulants — produced industrially through fermentation of carbohydrates (corn, cassava, sugar beet) by Lactobacillus species. Compared to citric acid, lactic acid delivers a softer, milkier acidic note that integrates particularly well with dairy products and fermented foods. Five Rivers Materials supplies lactic acid in three food-grade concentrations — 80%, 88%, and 90% — from qualified producers in China.
In dairy applications, lactic acid is the natural choice for adjusting pH in yogurt, sour cream, and cottage cheese, because the same molecule is produced by the dairy fermentation itself. Beyond dairy, lactic acid serves in beverages, bakery, pickled foods, confectionery, and increasingly in meat processing as an antimicrobial spray and color preservation aid. All grades supplied are non-GMO certified where requested.
Technical Specifications
Variants & Forms
80% Food Grade
Most common concentration. Balances cost, viscosity, and ease of dosing into food and beverage formulations.
88% Food Grade
Higher concentration. Reduced freight cost per unit of acid. Preferred for high-volume buyers.
90% Food Grade
Maximum food-grade concentration. Premium grade for applications requiring minimal water dilution.
Packaging Options
Applications by Industry
Food & Beverage
- ◢ Dairy products — acidulant in yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream
- ◢ Beverages — soft drinks, juices, beverages requiring tart flavor
- ◢ Bakery — dough conditioning, pH control
- ◢ Pickled and fermented foods — acidulant and flavor
- ◢ Confectionery — flavor acid in hard candies and gummies
- ◢ Meat processing — antimicrobial, color preservation
Regulatory & Certifications
Storage & Handling
Stocking & Logistics
Inventory held at the operational hubs listed below. Direct FCL from origin (Mumbai / Ahmedabad / China) available for buyers requiring custom specs, branded packaging, or origin documentation.