Jungbunzlauer Begins Lactic Acid Production

BASEL, SwitzerlandJungbunzlauer has began production and supply of high-quality L(+)-lactic acid and salts at its new plant in Marckolsheim, France, where the company also produces gluconates and the sweetener ERYLITE®.

As a sustainable and responsible leader in naturally produced ingredients, we see a strong fit of Lactics that speaks to our top industry standards," said Peter Luck, Director Sales. Jungbunzlauer Lactics are offered with the same high quality of products and services which made our company's reputation what it is in todays competitive marketplace."

Jungbunzlauers initial Lactic portfolio contains food and technical grades of lactic acid in concentrations from 50% to 90%, including heat-stable variants, as well as, 60% food-grade sodium lactate and potassium lactate. Samples are available for all of the products.

Lactic acid has a wide range of applications within the food industry such as bakery products, beverages, meat products, confectionary, dairy products, salads, dressings and ready meals.  Lactic acid typically serves as either a pH regulator or as a preservative. It also can be used as a flavoring agent.