Lactic acid, is a carbohydrate substance. It probably does not contribute to
an allergic response, unless contaminated by a diary source.

In humans, we produce lactic acid when glucose is metabolized, and there is
an oxygen deficiency. Eg. when you run/exercise, and get sore muscles. The
soreness can often be attributed to lactic acid buildup.

At 11:52 AM 3/2/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Just to get a new thread started, can anyone tell me the source of this
>substance? It sounds suspiciously milk-like, but I found it listed in the
>ingredients of Dairy-Free, plus a low fat turkey pepperoni that I would
>really like to continue eating if at all possible.
>
>Leslie Beachwood