Is Lactic Acid Vegan?
It depends — Lactic Acid may or may not be vegan.
Why
Despite the name, commercial lactic acid is almost always produced by bacterial fermentation of plant sugars and is vegan. Rarely it involves dairy, so strict vegans treat it as a maybe.
Where you'll find it
- Sourdough
- Pickles
- Beverages
- Cheese (dairy context)
Vegan alternatives
- Citric acid
- Fermentation-derived lactic acid
Frequently asked questions
Does lactic acid contain milk?
The name comes from Latin "lac" (milk), but modern lactic acid is generally made from fermented corn or beet sugar, not dairy.
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