Lactic acid (25 kg)

Lactic Acid for Beer and Food (25 Kg)

Polsinelli’s store offers 25 Kg of food-grade lactic acid, a product useful as an acidity regulator during the production of beer and wine. In beer production, in particular, 25 Kg of food-grade lactic acid corrects the acidity of the wort, thus improving the mashing and fermentation phases. The product is also used as a preservative in various food productions such as bread, pastries, sauces, jams, preserves, and soft drinks. The 25 Kg lactic acid is certified according to FCC, 231/2012/EC, FAO JECFA regulations – a SAFE GRAS substance in food confirmed by the U.S. FDA under regulation 21 CFR 184.1061. Usage limitations are regulated by Articles 11 and 13 of Regulation EC 606/2009. To preserve the product’s effectiveness, it is essential to store it in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.

Characteristics of Lactic Acid 25 Kg:

• Food-Grade Lactic Acid 80%
• Useful as an acidity regulator
• Useful as a preservative
• Compliant with FCC, 231/2012/EC, FAO JECFA
• SAFE GRAS substance in food confirmed by the U.S. FDA (21 CFR 184.1061)

Physico-Chemical Properties:

• Molecular weight: 90.08
• Density (g/ml): 1.17 – 1.21
• Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
• Positive test for acid: Passed
• Positive test for lactate: Passed
• Assay: Min 80.0%
• L-lactic acid on total lactic acid content: Min 98.0%
• Fresh color: Max 20 APHA
• Chloride: Max 0.001%
• Sulfated ash: Max 0.05%
• Sulfate: Max 0.001%
• Iron: Max 10 mg/kg
• Cyanide: Max 1 mg/kg
• Reducing sugars: Passed
• Easily carbonizable substances: Passed
• Citric, oxalic, phosphoric, or tartaric acid: Passed
• Lead: Max 0.5 mg/kg
• Arsenic: Max 1 mg/kg
• Total heavy metals: Max 10 ppm
• Mercury: Max 1 mg/kg

Remarks:

• 1ppm = 1mg/kg = 0.0001%
• Sulphated ash = Residue on ignition

Storage conditions:

• Store in a ventilated, clean place, raised from the ground and away from walls.
  Shelf life: 2 years

Packaging:

• 25 Kg drum

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