Bacteria, including some bacteria in a person’s gut, make lactic acid during fermentation. Manufacturers add lactic acid to food to extend its shelf life, although in some foods, it occurs naturally.

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

Forage preservation via ensiling has become a global practice because it provides a consistent, reliable, and predictable feed supply for ruminant production systems. Unavoidable losses of highly ...

The feedstocks currently used by U.S.-based PLA manufacturer NatureWorks in the production of its Ingeo material are based on plant sugars that undergo a simple lactic acid fermentation process. The ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office announced a grant of up to $2.5 million to NatureWorks, ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NatureWorks announced today that it has signed a contract to license Plaxica’s Optipure ® chemical processing technology for the production of D-lactic acid. The ...

Whether it’s a silky serum or luxurious cream, there are endless anti-aging products vying for your attention. From retinol to vitamin C to peptides, the ingredients make all the difference and there ...

When I first heard about using lactic acid for skin, I had a moment of confusion—isn't that what builds up in your muscles during a workout and causes soreness later? Turns out: more or less, yes! I ...