Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E325 - sodium lactate
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Is citric acid bad for you?
At typical food levels, citric acid (E330) is considered safe by major regulators (GRAS; EFSA/JECFA). Concentrated or frequent acidic exposure can irritate the mouth/stomach or contribute to tooth enamel erosion.
Where does the citric acid cycle occur?
In eukaryotic cells it occurs in the mitochondrial matrix; in bacteria it occurs in the cytosol.
What does citric acid do to your body?
It is a normal intermediate in energy metabolism and is readily metabolized to carbon dioxide and water. Citrate can bind minerals, which may enhance absorption of some and help prevent certain kidney stones by increasing urinary citrate.
Where does citric acid come from?
It occurs naturally in citrus fruits, but most food-grade citric acid is produced by fermenting sugars (e.g., from corn, beet, or cane) with Aspergillus niger.
How is citric acid made?
Industrially, sugars are fermented with Aspergillus niger to produce citric acid, then it is recovered and purified—often by precipitating calcium citrate and converting it back with sulfuric acid or via ion-exchange/crystallization.
Is sodium lactate dairy?
No—sodium lactate is not a dairy ingredient; it’s made by fermenting sugars (e.g., corn or beets) and contains no lactose or milk proteins.
How much sodium lactate in soap?
Typical use in cold-process soap is 0.5–3% of the oil weight (about 1 teaspoon per pound of oils), added to cooled lye water; using too much can make bars brittle.
What does sodium lactate do in soap?
It makes bars harder and easier to unmold, helping them last longer and feel smoother; in liquid soap it also acts as a humectant.
Is sodium lactate natural?
It’s generally considered naturally derived—made by fermenting sugars to lactic acid then neutralizing with sodium—though “natural” labeling depends on local regulations.
Does sodium lactate contain dairy?
No; despite the name, it doesn’t contain milk proteins or lactose and is typically made from fermented plant sugars (if highly sensitive to dairy, you can confirm the source with the manufacturer).