👉 Hydroxyacetic acid, also known as lactic acid, is a type of organic acid that is produced by the breakdown of lactose, an enzyme found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose is a simple sugar that is broken down into glucose and amino acids during digestion, which results in the production of hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. Hydroxyacetic acid, being made up of two hydroxyl groups, is responsible for the characteristic sour taste and odor of lactose
