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E575Fine

Glucono-delta-lactone

Group: Acidity regulators

Harm level1 of 5No concern

In plain words

Glucono-delta-lactone is a mildly acidic substance made from glucose that slowly acidifies food. You find it in tofu, baking powders, salami and some cheeses.

Where you find it: tofu, salami, baking powder

Our recommendation

No need to avoid it.

Possible risks and effects

  • No relevant risk known at normal intake.

For experts

A cyclic ester of gluconic acid made by fermentative oxidation of glucose; in water it slowly hydrolyses to gluconic acid, so it acts as a gradual acidulant, coagulant and leavening acid. Gluconic acid is a natural glucose metabolite; authorised in the EU at quantum satis.

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