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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. monocarboxylic acids
  5. lactic acid
  6. sodium lactate
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. monocarboxylic acids
  5. lactic acid
  6. sodium lactate

Preferred term

sodium lactate

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A low molecular weight organic sodium salt of lactic acid that neutralizes the acidic substances. It has antimicrobial activity and is used in foods to extend their shelf life.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • lactate sodium salt
  • lactic acid sodium salt
  • monosodium lactate
  • sodium lactic acid

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341514

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