Is buffered lactic acid a dairy product? Understanding its source for your diet
                                
                                
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                                While its name contains the Latin prefix for milk, 'lac-', it's a common misconception that **buffered lactic acid is a dairy product**. Most industrial varieties are derived from fermented plant-based sources, like corn starch or cane sugar.