Introduction to the application of sodium lactate in food additives.
As a natural organic salt, sodium lactate is widely used in food, beverage, medicine and chemical industries. Its safety, stability and functionality have been widely recognized as an indispensable ingredient in the modern food industry. This article will introduce the characteristics and applications of sodium lactate in food additives in detail.
1. Characteristics of sodium lactate.
Sodium lactate is a natural organic salt with a colorless to yellowish transparent liquid with a slight peculiar odor. It is easily soluble in water, has good hydration, moisturizing and film-forming properties, so it is widely used in food, medicine and chemical industries.
Sodium lactate has many excellent physical and chemical properties. First of all, it has excellent moisturizing and hydrating properties, which can effectively maintain the humidity and taste of food, and prevent food from drying and aging. Secondly, sodium lactate has an antibacterial effect, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria in food and prolong the shelf life of food. In addition, sodium lactate also has the advantages of improving food taste, improving food quality and reducing costs.
Second, the application of sodium lactate.
1.Beverages: Sodium lactate can be used as a preservative and flavoring agent in beverages to improve the taste and quality of beverages. At the same time, due to its hydrating and moisturizing properties, it can make the drink more refreshing and tasty.
2.Dairy products: The addition of sodium lactate to dairy products can adjust the acidity, increase the stability of the product, and prevent the separation and precipitation of dairy products. At the same time, sodium lactate can also inhibit the growth of bacteria and extend the shelf life of dairy products.
3.Meat products: Adding sodium lactate to meat products can play a role in preservative, antioxidant and taste improvement. At the same time, sodium lactate can also improve the moisture content of meat products, making the meat more tender.
4.Baked goods: Adding sodium lactate to baked goods can moisturize, improve taste, and improve quality. At the same time, sodium lactate can also improve the shelf life of baked goods such as bread and cakes.
5.Other fields: In addition to the food field, sodium lactate is also widely used in medicine, chemical industry and other fields. In the pharmaceutical field, sodium lactate can be used as a drug carrier and moisturizer; In the chemical industry, sodium lactate can be used as a surfactant and solvent, etc.
3. Safety of sodium lactate.
As a natural organic salt, sodium lactate has been widely recognized for its safety. Food safety regulators around the world have rigorously evaluated and reviewed sodium lactate and deemed it safe at the prescribed dosages. At the same time, sodium lactate undergoes strict quality control in the production process to ensure the quality and safety of the product.
4. Summary of food additive sodium lactate, as a natural organic salt, has excellent physical and chemical properties and a wide range of application fields. It can be used as a preservative, flavoring, humectant, preservative, etc., to improve the taste, quality and shelf life of food. At the same time, sodium lactate is also widely used in medicine, chemical industry and other fields. Worldwide, the safety of sodium lactate has been widely recognized and has become an indispensable and important ingredient in the modern food industry. With the continuous improvement of people's attention to food safety and health, sodium lactate, as a natural and safe food additive, will play a more important role in the future food industry. Stabilizers and coagulants