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GALACID HEAT-STABLE 88
LAHSL88 / galactic ref.
LACTIC ACID 88% HEAT-STABLE / product name
DESCRIPTION
Galacid Heat-Stable 88 is a natural L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation from sugar. It is colorless, heat
stable and has a mild acid taste. It is widely used as an acidulant for preservation and flavor enhancement in
various food applications.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical name
Molecular weight
Molecular formula
Density (@20°C/68°F)
Solubility
g/mL
-
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
90
C3H6O3
1.19 - 1.21
Soluble in water and ethanol
Hazen
Hazen
-
Max. 35
Max. 50
Nearly odorless
Mild acid
% w/w
% L(+)
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
% w/w
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
ppm
-
Passes test
Min. 88
Min. 97
Max. 5
Max. 5
Max. 10
Max. 5
Max. 10
Max. 0.01
Max. 0.5
Max. 0.5
Max. 1
Max. 0.5
Passes test
Passes test
Not detectable
Passes test
Passes test
Passes test
g/mol
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Color (fresh solution)
Color after heating (@200°C/392°F, 2h)
Odor
Taste
PURITY
Positive test for lactate
Total acidity (as lactic acid)
Stereochemical purity
Heavy metals (as Pb)
Iron
Calcium
Chloride
Sulphate
Sulphated ash
Cyanide
Lead
Arsenic
Mercury
Reducing substances (sugars)
Citric, oxalic, tartaric and phosphoric acids
Methanol and methyl esters
Volatile fatty acids
Readily carbonizable substances
Ether – insoluble substances
REGISTRATION
E-code
CAS number
GRAS status
Compliance
E 270
79-33-4
Yes
FCC VII - EP 6 – USP 32 - JSFA
Kosher – Halal
PACKAGING
See packaging list
STORAGE CONDIITONS
Dry, well ventilated room
SHELF-LIFE
24 months
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