Is Lactic Acid Safe? E270 Explained
Lactic Acid is E270 (Lactic Acid) — produced by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars, found naturally in sour milk, yoghurt and sourdough.
What is Lactic Acid?
E270 is Lactic Acid, a food additive classified as a acidity regulator that control pH and add tartness. Produced by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars, found naturally in sour milk, yoghurt and sourdough. You'll find it in soft drinks, jams, canned goods and many other packaged foods. Lactic Acid is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E270 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Is Lactic Acid bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E270 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Lactic Acid to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Lactic Acid — status Safe.
Foods containing Lactic Acid
- soft drinks
- jams
- canned goods
- baked products
- cheese
- wine
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Lactic Acid FAQs
Is Lactic Acid bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E270 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Lactic Acid to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is Lactic Acid vegan?
E270 (Lactic Acid) is vegan. It is derived from fermentation (plant sugars), with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is Lactic Acid halal?
E270 (Lactic Acid) is halal. It is derived from fermentation (plant sugars), which involves no haram sources.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA