COOH) represents the protonated form of the organic acid, whereas lactate (CH₃CH (OH)COO⁻) represents its conjugated base.

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new $1 million 8,300 square-foot laboratory at NatureWorks world headquarters is the latest milestone in the company’s multi-year program to commercialize a ...

Fermented foods are a rich source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are potentially probiotic. But when such foods are consumed, how many LAB become part of the microbiome? The majority of ...

Lactic acid is a natural preservative often found in foods like yogurt, baked goods, and pickled vegetables. Along with making your food last longer, it can boost your health by strengthening your ...

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calysta, Inc. (www.calysta.com) today announced it has successfully fermented methane into lactic acid, under a research collaboration with NatureWorks. Lactic ...

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...

Lactic acid build-up causes a burning sensation in your muscles during intense exercise. Lactic acid is not responsible for sore muscles the day after exercise, contrary to popular belief. To get rid ...