E270
Lactic acid
Acid · Acidity regulator
What it is
The acid produced when milk ferments. Adds a mild sourness and controls acidity. Usually made by fermenting sugars rather than from milk.
What it does
Acid
Increases acidity, adding a sharp taste.
Acidity regulator
Controls how acidic or alkaline a food is.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.
Found in 11 products in the FoodSignal database.