lactic

これにはビックリ。日本企業もやりますね。lacticは「乳の，乳から採れる」という意味です。したがってlactic acidは「乳酸」ですね。（GP）

Manchester United Football Club on Thursday announced a new three year partnership with Japan-based drinks manufacturer, Kagome.

The new partnership which will last until the end of the 2015/16 season will see the well-known Japanese brand become the club’s official soft drink partner in Japan.

Kagome produces a range of vegetable and fruit-based soft drinks, including tomato juice, fruit & vegetable mixed juice and vegetable-origin lactic acid bacteria based drinks aimed at consumers who live a healthy and active lifestyle. Founded in 1899 Kagome has become Japan’s market leader in the production, cultivation and manufacture of tomato based products including tomato Ketchup, tomato Juice,
vegetable mixed juice and fruit and vegetable mixed juice.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/manchester-united-announces-partnership-with-kagome