MAGNESIUM DL-LACTATE
Prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in FNP 28 (1983) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th
JECFA (2002). An ADI 'not limited' for lactic acid and its salts was established at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS DL-Lactic acid magnesium salt, magnesium di-DL-lactate, INS No. 329
DEFINITION
Chemical names Magnesium DL(-)-2-hydroxypropionate
C.A.S. number 18917-93-6
Chemical formula Mg(C3H5O3)2 · xH2O (x = 0 - 3)
Formula weight 202.45 (anhydrous)
Assay Not less than 97.5% and not more than 101.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent, dough conditioner, dietary supplement
