Zinc lactate
What is Zinc lactate?
Zinc lactate is the zinc salt of lactic acid. It is produced by reacting lactic acid with a source of zinc, such as zinc oxide or zinc carbonate. It appears as a white crystalline powder.
Is Zinc lactate gluten-free?
It is not related to gluten.
Is Zinc lactate a major allergen?
Zinc lactate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Zinc lactate used for?
Zinc lactate is primarily used as a nutrient supplement in foods and beverages, providing a source of zinc.
Is Zinc lactate safe?
Zinc lactate is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Zinc lactate is primarily used as a nutrient supplement in foods and beverages, providing a source of zinc. It can also function as an acidity regulator. It is commonly found in artificially sweetened beverages, fruit juices, and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Health notes
Zinc lactate is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is used to add zinc to foods. Zinc is an essential mineral for human health. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated zinc compounds. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Zinc lactate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not related to gluten.
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