PURAC SANILAC 88 is a natural L-Lactic acid produced by fermentation from sugar. It is used in food industry applications because of its descaling and anti-bacterial properties. PURAC SANILAC 88 complies with FIFRA and is registered as an active ingredient. It has a density of 1.20-1.22 g/ml and purity of 87.5-88.5% (w/w) with minimum 98% stereochemical purity. PURAC SANILAC 88 is beneficial for food industry as it helps in descaling and inhibiting bacteria growth without directly mentioning any food name.