Sodium lactate is được sản xuất bởi the neutralization of fermentation-derived lactic acid with sodium hydroxide. This yields a clear, không màu to slightly yellowish liquid solution typically at 60% nồng độ. It chức năngs as a multichức năngal food ingredient that provides antimicrobial preservation, moisture retention, and mild flavor enhancement simultaneously.
Sodium lactate is particularly effective at inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium botulinum in ready-to-eat meat sản phẩm. The ingredient also reduces water activity in food systems, which contributes to extended hạn sử dụng and improved food safety. Sodium lactate has a mild, clean, slightly mặn taste that enhances the savory profile of meat and poultry sản phẩm without contributing off-flavors.