"E326" redirects here. For the locomotive, see FS Class E326.

Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC3H5O3. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid and appears as a clear, hygroscopic, syrupy liquid suspension that is typically 60% solids.[1] The substance can be concentrated to contain up to 78% solids.[2] It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid, which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number E326.

Uses

Culinary uses

Potassium lactate is commonly used in meat and poultry products to extend shelf life and increase food safety, as it has a broad antimicrobial action and is effective at inhibiting most spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.[3]

Fire fighting uses

Potassium lactate is used as an extinguishing medium in First Alert Tundra fire extinguishers.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, and Potassium Lactate Handling/Processing" (PDF). USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. ^ PURASAL http://www.purac.com/EN/Food/Brands/Potassium_lactate.aspx Archived 2014-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Meat and Poultry. http://www.purac.com/EN/Food/ingredients/Meat_poultry_and_fish.aspx Archived 2012-11-03 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ MSDS for First Alert Tundra (MSDS 06-1753A), http://www.firstalert.com/site_content/85-home/952-tundra-fire-extinguishing-spray#downloads