E325 - Sodium lactate

Functions: Antioxidant, Emulsifier, Humectant, Thickener

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets, and then, by neutralizing the resulting lactic acid to create a compound having the formula NaC3H5O3. - Wikipedia