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EC / List no.: 213-631-3
CAS no.: 996-31-6
Mol. formula: C3H6O3.K
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a compound with formula KC3H5O3, or H3C-CHOH-COOK.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is the potassium salt of lactic acid.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source.
E326 (Potassium lactate) has E number "E326".
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a liquid product that is usually 60% solids but is available at up to 78% solids.
Uses:
Culinary uses
E326 (Potassium lactate) is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action and is effective at inhibiting most spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
Fire fighting uses
E326 (Potassium lactate) is also used as an extinguishing medium in the First Alert Tundra fire extinguishers.
Description
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a compound with formula KC3H5O3, or H3C-CHOH-COOK.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is the potassium salt of lactic acid.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source.
E326 (Potassium lactate) has E number "E326".
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a liquid product that is usually 60% solids but is available at up to 78 % solids.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action and is effective at inhibiting most spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is also used as an extinguishing media in the First Alert Tundra fire extinguishers.
Uses:
Potassium DL- Lactate is used in preparation of high solids and high protein lactose-free aseptic milk concentration and milk powders with forward osmosis.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a flavor enhancer that is the potassium salt of lactic acid.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a hygroscopic, white, odorless solid and is prepared commercially by the neutralization of lactic acid with potassium hydroxide.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is used as a flavoring agent and enhancer in some meat and poultry products, a humectant, and a ph control agent.
Industry Uses
• Intermediates
• Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Consumer Uses
• Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)
• Fabric, textile, and leather products not covered elsewhere
• Food preparation
Household & Commercial/Institutional Products
• Inside the Home
• Personal Care
General Manufacturing Information
Industry Processing Sectors
• All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
• All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
• Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing
E326 (Potassium lactate) is the potassium salt of L(+)-lactic acid, obtained by neutralisation of the acid of natural origin with a high purity potassium source.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is produced naturally by living organisms as a by-product of the glycolysis.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a safe preservative with a high water holding capacity and buffering properties for food and personal care uses.
As an alternative to sodium lactate, it addresses the concerns of health organisations and consumers about reducing sodium intake.
Jungbunzlauer potassium L(+)-lactate is a colourless to yellowish, nearly odourless aqueous solution with a mild salty taste.
This solution is stable under normal storage conditions.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is non-toxic to humans and the environment and is readily biodegradable.
Properties
• Liquid
• Colourless to yellowish
• Nearly odourless
• Mild salty taste
• Bacteriostatic
• Buffering
• High water holding capacity
• Sodium free
• Potassium source
• Chemically, physically and microbiologically stable
• Non-toxic
• Readily biodegradable
Applications
Beverages
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Carbonated Soft Drinks
• Instant Drinks, Syrups
• Juice Drinks
• RTD Tea and Coffee
• Sports and Energy Drinks
• Waters
Food
• Baby Food, Infant Formula
• Bakery
• Cereals, Snacks
• Dairy
• Dairy Alternatives
• Flavours
• Meat Alternatives
• Meat, Seafood
• Plant-based Products
• Ready Meals, Instant Food
• Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
Healthcare
• Clinical Nutrition
• OTC, Food Supplements
Cleaners & Detergents
• Dish Washing
Personal Care
• Hair Care
• Oral Care
• Skin Care
• Soap and Bath Products
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a potassium salt of lactic acid. In chemistry, a salt is a compound that forms when an acid and base react to neutralize one another.
Purpose
E326 (Potassium lactate) is used to adjust acidity.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is also used as preservative in cooked and/or cured meat and poultry products.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is often used as a replacement for sodium lactate when there is a need to reduce the amount sodium.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is added to food all over the world. E326 (Potassium lactate) is an approved food additive in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia.
Description:
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a clear odorless liquid.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is produced by by neutralizing lactic acid with a potassium compound.
Lactic acid is commonly found in dairy products such as yogurt, kombucha and some cottage cheeses.
However, when produced industrially, lactic acid is formed through fermentation.
Bacteria convert glucose and sucrose to lactic acid.
An interesting fact is that similar bacteria live in our mouths.
The lactic acid produced by these bacteria is what causes cavities in our teeth.
Common Uses:
Some specific examples of E326 (Potassium lactate) in food include:
PC Blue Menu Tomato and Basil Turkey Breast
Thin Sliced Lower Sodium Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
Jimmy Dean Ham and Cheese Biscuit
E326 (Potassium lactate) is also used to treat leathers used in book binding, and in fire extinguishers.
Extraction:
E326 (Potassium lactate) is a potassium salt of lactic acid obtained from the bacterial synthesis of starch and molasses.
Benefits:
E326 (Potassium lactate) acts as an exfoliant and moisturising agent, as well as regulating the pH.
E326 (Potassium lactate) is the potassium salt of Lactic Acid which is usually derived from plants such as beets but can be derived from whey (milk) and other animal products.
Lactic Acid is used in detergents, cosmetics, foods including many products made by bacterial fermentation, and as a preservative.
IUPAC NAMES:
Potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
E326 (Potassium lactate)
E326 (Potassium lactate)
potassium;2-hydroxypropanoate
SYNONYMS:
2-hydroxy-propanoicacimonopotassiumsalt
lacticacid,monopotassiumsalt
monopotassium2-hydroxypropanoateacid
potassiumalpha-hydroxypropionate
Propanoicacid,2-hydroxy-,monopotassiumsalt
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid monopotassium salt
POTASSIUM DL-LACTATE
POTASSIUM-L-2-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE
E326 (Potassium lactate)
PURASAL(R)P/HQ 60
E326 (Potassium lactate) solution
MONOPOTASSIUMLACTATE
2-Hydroxypropionic acid potassium salt
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
Potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
E326 (Potassium lactate)
996-31-6
MonoE326 (Potassium lactate)
Potassium DL-lactate
Lactic acid, potassium salt
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt
Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
PotassiumL-lactate
potassium 2-hydroxypropanoate
potassium;2-hydroxypropanoate
Conclyte K
Conclyte K; E 326; Potassium DL-lactate; Potassium alpha-hydroxypropionate; Purasal P; Purasel P
Lactic acid, monopotassium salt
UNII-276897E67
Potassium alpha-hydroxypropionat
L-Lactic acid potassium salt
EINECS 213-631-3
Monopotassium 2-hydroxypropanoate acid
C3H5O3.K
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
276897E67U
SCHEMBL37615
C3H5KO3
CHEMBL1200664
DTXSID80883631
7038AF
MFCD00036410
2-Hydroxypropionic acid potassium salt
AKOS015837559
DB09483
E326
FT-0693867
Lactic acid potassium salt 50%, extra pure
V1149
Q411342
W-100027
