594138 Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a mixed solution comprising propionate and acetate, which comprises the steps of: a) providing a fermentation product comprising propionate, acetate, and carbonate-related compounds being carbonates, bicarbonates, and carbonic acids； and b) adding acid (such as lactic acid) to the fermentation product to obtain an acidified fermentation product comprising propionate and acetate with a pH in the range of 2.5 to below 8. Also disclosed is an aqueous solution obtained by the process as defined above, comprising lactate in an amount of 30-50 wt%, propionate in an amount of 0.5-7 wt%, and acetate in an amount of 0.5-7 wt%, for use as an additive or as a taste enhancer in food, meat (including uncured meat and poultry products) or drink products.
