E270 — Lactic Acid

Used as: Acidity regulator

Why is it used?

Lactic Acid is used in food as acidity regulator.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E270”
• “Lactic Acid”

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