Ingredient · E270

Vegan Lactic Acid

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use lactic acid as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative. It adds …

What it is

Lactic acid is a mild organic acid naturally found in milk and produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates. Vegan lactic acid is produced by fermenting plant-based sugars, often from corn or beets, using specific bacterial cultures.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use lactic acid as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative. It adds a tangy or sour taste and helps extend the shelf life of foods. It is commonly found in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, and confectionery.

Health notes

Lactic acid is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a natural byproduct of metabolism in the human body. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated lactic acid and its salts, and they are widely used and considered safe at typical consumption levels. There is no significant controversy regarding its safety in food.

Allergen info

Lactic acid is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vegan Lactic Acid

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Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Tofurky, Pesto Supreme Pizza Pizza 218kcal 5.7Protein 7.3Fat 33.1Carbs The Gardener Cheese Company, Inc. Classic Aged Artisanal Treenut Cheese, Classic Cheese 500kcal 17.9Protein 39.3Fat 17.9Carbs The Gardener Cheese Company, Inc. Cracked Pepper Aged Artisanal Nut Cheese, Cracked Pepper Cheese 500kcal 17.9Protein 39.3Fat 17.9Carbs Mash Essentials LLC, DBA Oopsie Covers Herbed Feta Artisanal Vegan Cheeze, Herbed Feta Cheese 143kcal 3.6Protein 14.3Fat 0Carbs Classic Kashoo Semolina Macaroni With A Rich And Creamy Cashew Sauce, Classic Kashoo Eat Howl, LLC Classic Kashoo Semolina Macaroni With A Rich And Creamy Cashew Sauce, Classic Kashoo Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 247kcal 10.3Protein 5.2Fat 44.3Carbs Plant Based Bacon Breakfast Plant Based Bacon, Vegan Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Bell Peppers & A Vegan Cheese Sauce Bowl, Plant Based Bacon Breakfast Ambrosetti's Sister Plant Based Bacon Breakfast Plant Based Bacon, Vegan Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Bell Peppers & A Vegan Cheese Sauce Bowl, Plant Based Bacon Breakfast Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 192kcal 6.1Protein 12.6Fat 16.2Carbs Boulder Vegans, LLC Beyond Better, Savory Sunflower Sauce & Dip Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 536kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 42.9Carbs Boulder Vegans, LLC Beyond Better, Original Cashew Sauce & Dip Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 500kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 50Carbs Boulder Vegans, LLC Beyond Better, Cashew Sauce & Dip Mix, Spicy Queso, Spicy Queso Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 500kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 50Carbs Boulder Vegans, LLC Beyond Better, Cashew Sauce, Zesty Black Bean, Zesty Black Bean Other Cooking Sauces 500kcal 21.4Protein 21.4Fat 57.1Carbs carol's cookies, inc. Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies, Old-Fashioned Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 465kcal 4.7Protein 20.9Fat 67.4Carbs Artisanal Vegan Cheeze Black Garlic Truffle Fontina, Black Garlic Truffle Fontina Mash Essentials LLC, DBA Oopsie Covers Artisanal Vegan Cheeze Black Garlic Truffle Fontina, Black Garlic Truffle Fontina Cheese High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 355kcal 3.2Protein 35.5Fat 9.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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