Sea Salt & Lactic Acid
What is Sea Salt & Lactic Acid?
Sea salt is salt harvested from evaporated seawater. Lactic acid is an organic acid naturally found in milk and produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates. It can be produced industrially through bacterial fermentation of sugars.
Is Sea Salt & Lactic Acid a major allergen?
Sea salt is not a major allergen.
What is Sea Salt & Lactic Acid used for?
Sea salt is used as a flavor enhancer and preservative.
Is Sea Salt & Lactic Acid safe?
Sea salt and lactic acid are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Sea salt is used as a flavor enhancer and preservative. Lactic acid is used as an acidity regulator, preservative, and flavor enhancer, particularly in pickled foods, olives, and fermented products like kimchi.
Health notes
Sea salt and lactic acid are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Lactic acid is a natural part of human metabolism. High sodium intake from sea salt can contribute to high blood pressure, as recommended by the FDA's Daily Value for sodium. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated lactic acid and found it safe for consumption.
Allergen info
Sea salt is not a major allergen. Lactic acid is typically derived from plant-based sugars and is not a major allergen, though it can be derived from milk.
Foods that contain Sea Salt & Lactic Acid
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