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Glucono Delta Lactone

What is Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL)?

Glucono delta lactone is a naturally-occurring food additive used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a lactone (cyclic ester) of D-gluconic acid. [1]



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Products containing Glucono Delta Lactone


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Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Glucono delta-lactone - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 E575
Glucono Deltalactone
Glucono Lactone
Gluconolactone

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedGuestsJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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