Lactic acid
Lactic acid is a food ingredient that is commonly found in various foods and beverages. It is a natural acid that can be made through fermentation processes using ingredients like sugars, dairy products, or even certain plants. This ingredient contributes to the tangy or sour flavour that you might notice in some foods.
To produce lactic acid, certain types of bacteria break down sugars through fermentation. This process can occur in dairy products like yogurt, as well as in vegetables like sauerkraut. The lactic acid produced during fermentation gives these foods their distinctive taste and helps preserve them by creating an environment that inhibits harmful bacteria growth.
You can often find lactic acid listed on food labels due to its role as an acidity regulator and flavour enhancer. It is commonly used in fermented foods like pickles, kimchi, and sourdough bread. Additionally, lactic acid is sometimes added to beverages like beer or soft drinks to adjust the acidity level. In baking, it can also help with dough fermentation and improving the texture of the final product.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Lactic acid
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beans And MashWicked Kitchen BBQ Butternut Mac
Wicked Kitchen Caponata Pizza
Sainsbury's Caramel and Chocolate Cross Buns
Jacob's Cheddars Cheese Biscuits
Dairylea Cheese Slices
Herta Chicken Frankfurter Hot Dogs
Hippeas Chickpea Tortilla Snacks Rockin' Ranch Flavour
Gü Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free
Waitrose No.1 Colombian Coffee Ice Cream
Doritos Cool Sour Cream & Chives Dip
Müller Corner Pistachio Yogurt with Caramelised Crushed Almonds, Limited Edition
Walkers Doritos Tangy Cheese Multipack Tortilla Chips
Activia Fat Free Peach Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt
Gü Free From Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free Desserts
Le Conserve Della Nonna Free From Green Pesto
Rowntree's Fruit Gums Sweets Sharing Bag
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Strawberry & Blackcurrant Sweets Sharing Pouch
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Sweets Sharing Pouch
Hellmann's Garlic & Herb Sauce
Bute Island Foods Ltd Grated Sheese Vegan Mozzarella Style
Light & Free Greek Style Raspberry Yogurt
Light & Free Greek Style Strawberry Yogurt
Sainsbury's Hot Cross Buns
