Lactic Acid in the Food Industry

• Main Authors: Ameen, Sara M. (Author), Caruso, Giorgia. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Analytical chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Nutrition.; Microbiology.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319581460
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (VI, 44 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color.)

This Brief explores the importance of lactic acid and fermentation in the modern food industry. Although it is usually associated with milk and dairy products, lactic acid can also be found in many other fermented food products, including confectionery products, jams, frozen desserts, and pickled ve...