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lactic acid
lactic acid Colourless, organic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid, CH
3CHOHCOOH) formed from
lactose by the action of bacteria. It is also produced in muscles, where it causes muscle fatigue, when
anaerobic respiration occurs due to insufficient oxygen. Lactic acid is used in foods and beverages, in tanning, dyeing, and adhesive manufacture. Properties: r.d. 1.206; m.p. 18°C (64.4°F); b.p. 122°C (252°F).
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Lactic Acid Prices Falter As Competition Toughens.
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 3/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...annual metric tons of high quality lactic acid, which can be doubled quickly...also produce a range of buffered lactic acids under the brand name Purac BF, as well as other lactic acid-based specialities.
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Prospects for lactic acid are healthy as demand for all end uses grows. (Consumer Specialties).(Industry Overview)
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 2/10/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...of food grade lactic acid was generally steady...prices for 88 percent lactic acids are in the mid-70s...Overall, he sees the lactic acid market as growing at...Between 2002 and 2007, lactic acid consumption (including...
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Acidifiers for flavor, nutrition. (R&D Applications).(lactic acid has several applications in food)
Magazine article from: Prepared Foods; 1/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...fortification. Lactic acid ingredients serve almost...mineral fortification. Lactic Acids as Flavor Enhancers Sourness...to other acidulants. Lactic acid ingredients also...varies depending upon the acid combinations and food application. Lactic Acids for ...
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LACTIC ACID BACTERIA: Microbiology and Functional Aspects, 2nd Edition.(Review)
Magazine article from: Food Trade Review; 3/1/2000; 689 words
; ...The first edition of "Lactic Acid Bacteria" was such a success...progress in the research of lactic acid bacteria, has created...Chapter titles: Lactic Acid Bacteria: Classification...Cholesterol Metabolism; Lactic Acid Microflora in the...
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Kimchi Has 166 Times More Lactic Acid Than Japanese `Kimuchi'.
Newspaper article from: Korea Times (Seoul, Korea); 10/20/1999; 625 words
; ...million. ``Lactic acids are known to help...with high levels of lactic acid,'' said Park Young...and for producing acid-fermented food...stronger'' lactic acids because it uses fermented...large volumes of acid. Asazuke, on the...fermented, and made from ...
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Lactic acid. (Ingredients Handbook)
Magazine article from: Food Processing; 5/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...made in the USA.' Lactic acid--naturally occurring...most common organic acids. It is also one...preservation worldwide. Lactic acid is widely used in...combination with other food acids in pickle production...milder, more subtle acid taste. This same...dressings, where the ...
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Lactic Acid Outlook Up As Polylactide Nears Market.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 2/26/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...will begin shipping in 2002. THE LACTIC ACID market appears set for growth...that there should be sufficient lactic acid capacity to fulfill increased demand...will determine the degree to which lactic acid will benefit. Consumer pressures...
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Reportlinker Adds Lactic Acid - A Global Market Report.
PR Newswire; 11/30/2009; 700+ words
; ...report is available in its catalogue: Lactic Acid - A Global Market Report http://www.reportlinker.com/p0164411/Lactic-Acid---A-Global-Market-Report. html World consumption of lactic acid stands enthused by its use in...
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Reportlinker Adds Lactic Acid Market Global.(Industry overview)
Business Wire; 3/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...available in its catalogue. World Lactic Acid Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p098320/World-Lactic-Acid--Market.html This report...Denka Seiken prepares to detect Lactic Acid Bacteria II-12 Kagome Introduces...
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Lactic Acid Bacteria.
Magazine article from: Food Trade Review; 1/1/1994; 607 words
; ...In the developed world, lactic acid bacteria are usually associated...century. Add to this that lactic acid bacteria have been...in the study of lactic acid bacteria. Twentyfour contributors...bacteria in fermented milk; Lactic acid bacteria in cereal...
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Lactic Acid
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...be called 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. Each of the two isomers rotates...light to the right. Like most acids, lactic acid has a sour taste. It is found...molasses, and many fruits. The lactic acid found in milk is usually a...
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Lactic Acid Test
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Lactic Acid Test Definition Lactic acid is an acid produced by cells during chemical processes in the...present for the more usual aerobic metabolism (oxygen requiring). Lactic acid is a contributing factor in muscle cramps. It is also produced...
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Lactic Acid Bacteria
Book article from: World of Microbiology and Immunology
Lactic acid bacteria Lactic acid bacteria compose a group of bacteria that degrade carbohydrate (e.g., fermentation ) with the production of lactic acid. Examples of genera that contain lactic acid bacteria include...
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lactic acid
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
lactic acid CH 3 CHOHCO 2 H, a colorless liquid organic...It is miscible with water or ethanol. Lactic acid is a fermentation product of lactose...protein in milk is coagulated (curdled) by lactic acid. Lactic acid is produced in the muscles...
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lactic acid, buffered
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
lactic acid, buffered A mixture of lactic acid and sodium lactate used in sugar confectionery to provide an acid taste without inversion of the sugar, which occurs at lower pH.
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