abstract |
Process for the preparation of lactic acid and / or lactate from a medium comprising magnesium lactate, where the magnesium lactate is reacted with a sodium, potassium, calcium, and / or ammonium hydroxide at a pH range between 9 and 12, preferably between 9.5 and 11 to form a sodium, potassium, calcium and / or ammonium lactate and magnesium hydroxide lactate. |