Potassium lactate powder is the solid potassium salt of natural L-Lactic acid, It is a hydroscopic, white, odorless solid and is prepared by the neutralization of lactic acid with potassium hydroxide. It's free flowing hygroscopic salt and has a neutral pH. Food 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. It enhances the color, juiciness, flavor and tenderness of pork. It also slows the process of flavor deterioration. Potassium lactate is added to foods as a flavor agent and enhancer. It is also a humectant, meaning that it helps foods retain water and keeps them moist longer. Potassium lactate also helps maintain the acid levels in food. It make your food look and taste better and protect you from foodborne illness. Non-Food Uses In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of moisturizers, cleansing products, and other skin care products, as well as in makeup, shampoos, hair dyes and colors and other hair care products. Potassium lactate is also used as an extinguishing medium. Purity Assay potassium lactate min. 90.0 % w/w Stereochemical purity (L-isomer) min. 95% w/w Water content max. 1.0% w/w Acidity, as lactic acid max. 0.5% Heavy metals total as Pb max. 10 ppm Arsenic max. 2 ppm ... ... Microbiology Mesophilic bacteria max. 1000 cfu/g ... ... Packaging and Storage 25kg - paper bag, Preserve in original packages. Store in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. Shelf life 2 years in original packages under the described conditions.