Lactic Acid: Discovery, Fermentation and Uses

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Lactic Acid 2. Fermentation of Lactic Acid 3. Medium and Manufacturing Process 4. Recovery 5. Uses. Discovery of Lactic Acid: Lactic acid was first discovered by Scheele (1789) from sour milk. Later on, Pasteur (1857) identified the microorganism involved in lactic acid production. In the year 1881, first commercial production [...]