Lactic Acid
Allzone Trading supplies lactic acid to food, beverage and industrial manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Lactic acid is used as an acidulant, pH regulator and processing aid. Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries are quoted as separate specifications.
At a glance
- Product
- Lactic Acid
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Acidulation and pH control in food and beverage production · Dairy and fermented product processing · Meat and prepared food applications
- Packaging
- Liquid — drums, IBC or bulk tank (concentration confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and industrial-grade lactic acid (typical concentrations 50–88%) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- Acidulation and pH control in food and beverage production
- Dairy and fermented product processing
- Meat and prepared food applications
- Cleaning and sanitation formulations
- Industrial process and intermediate use
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Lactic acid (food grade) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 50-21-5
- EC / EINECS
- 200-018-0
- Food additive number
- E270 / INS 270
- Chemical formula
- C3H6O3
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Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Lactic acid (food grade) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Lactic acid is a mild organic acid supplied as a water-white solution, usually at 80% or 88%, and specified by both concentration and optical form. Its commercial centre of gravity in Canada is meat and further-processing: prairie beef and pork plants and their Ontario and Quebec further-processing customers use it as an antimicrobial intervention and pH control agent, while dairy, bakery and beverage manufacturers buy it for a softer sour note than mineral or citric acidification gives.
Primary uses
- Reducing surface microbial load in meat and poultry processing
- Controlling pH in fermented, cured and marinated products
- Giving a rounded, dairy-like sourness in beverage and confectionery
- Serving as a feedstock for lactate salts and biodegradable polymers
Applications
- Carcass and trim antimicrobial interventions
- Marinades, brines and ready-meal systems
- Fermented dairy and plant-based fermentation control
- Beverage, confectionery and bakery acidification
- Lactate salt and PLA precursor manufacture
Advantages
- Milder flavour impact than acetic or phosphoric acidification
- Effective antimicrobial support at process-relevant concentrations
- Handles as a stable, non-volatile liquid with little odour
- Available in forms that support natural and clean-label positioning claims made by the buyer
Limitations to consider
- Hygroscopic and can darken slowly with prolonged heat exposure
- Concentration and optical form are not interchangeable between suppliers' offers
- Weaker acidification per unit than mineral acids, so dose rates are higher
- Corrosive to some metals in concentrated form despite the mild reputation
How to choose the right grade
- Specify the concentration and, where it matters, the L- or racemic form
- State whether the use is an antimicrobial intervention or a flavour and pH function
- Confirm heat exposure in the process, which drives colour specification
- Check tank and dosing-line compatibility at the concentration chosen
Typical grades
- Food grade 80%
- Food grade 88%
- Heat-stable grade
- Technical grade
Comparable materials — how Lactic acid (food grade) sits against alternatives
- Acetic acid — stronger antimicrobial effect with a sharper flavour
- Citric acid — dry handling and a brighter sour profile
- Sodium lactate — buffered, dry-handled delivery of related function
- Propionic acid — mould control in bakery
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Lactic acid (food grade)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Concentration and optical form
- Colour, sulphated ash and heavy metal limits
- Heat stability requirement
- Delivery format and receiving arrangement
- Documentation and label-claim statements required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Drum for smaller and pilot volumes
- IBC tote for regular production draw
- Bulk tanker where the receiving plant has compatible storage
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed in compatible plastic or stainless containers at moderate temperature
- Avoid prolonged storage above ambient to limit colour drift
- Keep dedicated dosing lines for food interventions
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the concentration offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) with the transport classification for the concentration
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for lactic-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Concentration and optical form
- Whether the use is an antimicrobial intervention
Technical & procurement detail
Where lactic acid is used+
Lactic acid is used to adjust pH, contribute a mild acid profile and support processing conditions in food and beverage manufacturing, as well as in cleaning and industrial applications. The required grade and concentration follow the application.
Food grade and industrial grade+
Food-grade and industrial-grade lactic acid carry different specifications and documentation. State the intended use so the correct grade is quoted.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Formulation variants for specification review+
The following declared compositions can be reviewed as separate sourcing enquiries. A blend is not the same as the neat ingredient. Component concentrations, grade, intended-use suitability, documentation and availability require confirmation before quotation.
Declared composition for review — option 1+
Lactic Acid (and) Water
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade lactic acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver lactic acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry. Share your per-order and annual volume and the available options will be quoted.
Technical knowledge for Lactic Acid Supplier — Ontario & Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Lactic Acid by the same plants.
Citric Acid Anhydrous & Monohydrate
Organic acid / acidulant — carbonated and still beverages — acidity regulator
Acetic Acid
Organic acid / acidulant — pH adjustment in process water and formulations
Phosphoric Acid
Mineral acid — acidification and pH control in process streams
Need a quote on Lactic Acid?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.