Acidity regulator - E270

Lactic Acid

Alternate names:	E270
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative, Colour retention agent, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Found in foods such as sweets, salad dressings, cakes, biscuits, ready to eat meat and poultry, wheat beers, sour milk and yoghurt, soft drinks, infant formulas, confectionary, pickled foods, tinned fruit and vegetables.
Notes:	Occurs naturally in sour milk, apples, tomatoes and molasses. Food acid, acidity regulator; produced by heating and fermenting carbohydrates in potatoes, cornstarch or molasses. D- or DL-lactates (stereoisomers) should not be given to babies and small children, as they have not yet developed the appropriate enzymes in the liver to metabolise these forms of lactate; used in sweets, dressings, soft drinks (sometimes beer), infant formulas and confectionary. Lactic acid and lactates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. Although the name refers to milk, it is mot made from milk and thus suitable for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance. No side effects in adults but avoid for very young babies as may be unable to metabolise.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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Acidity Regulator - E264

Ammonium Acetate

Alternate names:	E264
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Used in condiments, in the pickling of vegetables, bottled sauces, chutneys, snack foods, bread, cakes, cheese, crisps, dressings, mustards, seasonings, bakery items, ciders, wines (other than grape), mead, soups and broths, preserved eggs, pre-cooked past and noodle products.
Notes:	Ammonium acetate is the ammonium salt of acetic acid. It is a natural acid produced by bacterial fermentation and oxidation of natural products or ethanol. Commercially it's produced by the oxidation of acetaldehyde. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator (acidulant), and anti-microbial agent, and is highly effective against bacteria and fungi. It is also used as a flavour enhancer to impart a biting, sour or tangy taste. May cause nausea, vomiting and there are concerns about carcinogenicity. Avoid where possible especially for children. Further research is needed on its long-term safety. Through our own personal research and experience our team will not recommend this additive.
Is it harmful?	Avoid

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