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Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate
What is it:
Sodium lactate is a commonly used food additive used as a preservative and flavor enhancer. It is the sodium salt of natural L-lactic acid, produced through a fermentation process that involves the sugar in beets or cornstarch being converted into lactic acid by the action of bacteria. Subsequently, the lactic acid undergoes neutralization with sodium hydroxide to form sodium lactate. This compound serves as an effective preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi in various food products, extending their shelf life. Additionally, it contributes a slightly salty taste and aids in moisture retention.
Rating:
Sodium lactate is a synthetic preservative that is not naturally occurring in nature. It has been approved for use in Organic food handling, partially due to its derivatives sodium hydroxide and lactic acid already having approval in Organic production. Lactic acid is naturally produced in the body. Sodium lactate can be used as a buffering agent when infused in humans, however, there is no research evaluating its safety as a food additive.
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your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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