Introduction to Organic Acids / Lactic Acid
This product is food-grade sourced, safe, and non-toxic.
Product Composition
| Main Component | Main Indicators |
|---|
| Organic Matter (g/L) | 535 |
| Humic Acid (g/L) | 11 |
| Nitrogen (g/L) | 3.4 |
| Phosphorus (g/L) | 1.1 |
| Potassium (g/L) | 10.5 |
| Density (g/ml) | 1.32 |
| pH | 2.4 |
| Sugar Content (%) | >23 |
Main Applications
Agricultural Applications
Soil Improvement and Nutrient Enhancement
- pH Regulation: Organic acids can neutralize alkaline soils, alleviate soil compaction, and promote nutrient release (e.g., activation of phosphorus, iron, and zinc) in acidic soils.
- Heavy Metal Chelation: Combines with heavy metals (such as cadmium and lead) through carboxyl groups, reducing their toxicity and limiting crop absorption.
- Microbial Activity Promotion: Serves as a carbon source, stimulating the proliferation of beneficial soil bacteria (such as nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria) and accelerating organic matter decomposition.
Plant Growth Promoter
- Foliar Application: Organic acids (like humic acid) enhance leaf permeability, promote mineral element absorption, and improve photosynthetic efficiency.
- Stress Resistance Enhancement: Induces antioxidant enzyme (SOD, POD) activity, helping plants resist stress from drought, salinity, and other factors.
- Seed Treatment: Soaking seeds can break dormancy, improving germination rates and seedling vitality.
Pest and Disease Control
- Natural Antibacterial Agent: Low molecular weight organic acids (such as acetic acid) can penetrate pathogenic cell membranes, inhibiting the growth of fungi (e.g., powdery mildew) and bacteria.
- Chemical Pesticide Alternative: When combined with plant extracts, it can develop eco-friendly biopesticides, reducing chemical residues.
Aquaculture Applications
Water Quality Regulation
- pH and Ammonia Reduction: Organic acids (such as citric acid) can neutralize alkaline water, facilitating the conversion of ammonia nitrogen to ionized ammonium, thereby reducing toxicity.
- Heavy Metal Detoxification: Chelates heavy metal ions like copper and zinc, mitigating industrial pollution effects on fish and shrimp.
- Harmful Algae Suppression: Competes to inhibit the growth of blue-green algae, maintaining algal balance in water.
Feed Additive
- Appetite Stimulation and Digestion Promotion: The sour taste of organic acids (like formic acid) can stimulate feeding in fish and shrimp while lowering intestinal pH and activating digestive enzymes (e.g., pepsin).
- Antibiotic Replacement: Inhibits pathogenic gut bacteria (such as Vibrio and E. coli), reducing the incidence of intestinal inflammation and improving gut health.
- Enhanced Mineral Absorption: Forms soluble complexes with calcium and magnesium, promoting molting and hard shell development in crustaceans (e.g., shrimp and crabs).
Disease Prevention
- Water Disinfection: Spraying organic acid formulations can inhibit pathogenic microorganisms in water, reducing diseases like gill rot and skin necrosis.
- Immune Enhancement: Regulates non-specific immune responses in fish and shrimp (e.g., lysozyme activity), improving disease resistance.
Feed Applications
Preservation and Nutrient Retention
- Mold Inhibition: Organic acids (such as propionic acid) can suppress the growth of molds and bacteria in feed, extending shelf life.
- Nutritional Value Enhancement: Acidification can reduce the loss of vitamins (e.g., vitamin C) during high-temperature pelleting processes.
Animal Health Management
- Gut Health Maintenance: Lowers gastric pH, inhibits harmful bacteria (such as Salmonella), and promotes the colonization of beneficial probiotics, reducing diarrhea.
- Improved Protein Digestion: Acidified feed can enhance pepsin activity, improving protein utilization in piglets and poultry.
- Heat Stress Relief: Adding citric acid can regulate blood pH balance, mitigating decreases in feed intake caused by high temperatures.
Environmental and Waste Management
- Ammonia Emission Reduction: Lowers intestinal and fecal pH, inhibiting urease activity and reducing ammonia concentrations in livestock facilities.
- Composting Efficiency: Accelerates the decomposition of organic matter in manure, reducing odors and enhancing the efficacy of organic fertilizers.
Future Development Trends
- Composite Acidifiers: Development of multi-organic acid formulations to enhance synergistic effects (e.g., antibacterial + appetite stimulation).
- Nanocarrier Technology: Utilizing nanomaterials to encapsulate organic acids for controlled release and targeted action.
- Green Aquaculture Transition: Replacing antibiotics and chemical disinfectants to promote antibiotic-free farming and organic agriculture.
