Is Lactic Acid Vegetarian?

Lactic acid is an organic acid found naturally in many foods and produced commercially for use in the food industry. It is often used as a preservative, acidity regulator, or flavoring agent. While it can be derived from both animal and plant sources, in commercial food production, it is typically produced via fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or sucrose by lactic acid bacteria. It is commonly found in products like yogurt, sourdough bread, and fermented vegetables.