Lactic acid distillate

Introduction

Milk is the ingredient used to produce Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate. The milk is fermented and steam distilled. Specially chosen lactic acid bacteria are used to achieve the preferred flavour profile. From 2005 onwards, the lactic acid distillate of CSK food enrichment is Kosher certified by London Beth Din (KLBD-D) and Halal certified by HFFIA (HVV).

Description, preparation and composition

The fermentation and distillation process produce a mixture of volatile fermentation products known as butter aromas. These aromas are used in the production of yellow fats and in the dairy industry when a mild dairy flavour or authentic butter flavour is desired.

According to the European rules on making butter, the use of non-dairy components is prohibited. The application of Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate is in accordance with the principles of European rules.

Application and advantages

The use of Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate (instead of cultures) offers the following advantages:

  • Heightened process security: controlled flavour development during the butter production;
  • Desired amount of diacetyl is immediately found in the proper proportion in the butter.  Butter aroma and flavour can be composed according to individual preference;
  • Natural flavour solutions without declaration.

Application

Nowadays, butter is typically produced in a continuous process using a butter churn. Aromas used in the production of butter are water soluble. The high amount of butterfat in butter lends a pronounced basic flavour. Therefore, a non-soluble butter aroma is essential. The most important aroma component is diacetyl. Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate is standardized according to a diacetyl content of 1,000 ppm per litre.

In the NIZO process, an amount of a mixture of 5 litres of Ceska®-lact lactic acid permeate and 1 litre of Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate per 1000 kg butter is required in order to achieve a pH of 5.0 and diacetyl content of 1.0 ppm in the butter.

Packaging sizes

Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate is available in:

  • 25 litre jerry cans;
  • 200 litre vats.

Storage and shelf life

Ceska®-lact lactic acid distillate can be kept for 6 months without any loss of activity provided it is stored in the closed original packaging between 0 and 6°C.

Technical assistance

Our technical sales staff has years of experience in using lactic acid distillate in the production of butter. For more information, please contact our team of experts.

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and rules and/or licenses.