GDL-Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) E575 (E575, Gluconolactone or Gluconic Acid δ-Lactone)

Gluconolactone (GDL) Category:

Categories: Baking-Ingredients, Bread Ingredients, Cake Ingredients, Cheese Ingredients, Cookie Ingredients, Gluten Free Ingredients, Milk Ingredients, Sausage Ingredients, Seasoning Ingredients, Soup Ingredients

Glucono delta-lactone is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water with hydrolysis forming acidic solutions. It is used in tofu is a coagulant can boost tofu solidification.

Gluconolactone (GDL) Uses:

Food Acidulant, Tofu Coagulant, pH Control Agent, Cosmetics, Sequestrant, Flavoring Agent, Baby Food, Baked Food, Canned Foods, Dairy Products, Cured Meats, Frankfurters, Genoa Salami, Sausages, Dessert Mixes, Processed Cheese, Fish Products, Spice, Salads, Sauces, Binder, Curing Accelerator, Pickling Agent, Leavening agent.

Glucono-delta-Lactone is a neutral cyclic ester of gluconic acid. It's unique properties make GdL a preferred acidifier in cheese, tofu, sausages, shrimps, sauces, dressings and prepared salads and a leavening agent of choice in bakery products. Glucono-delta-Lactone (GdL) is further used as a set retarder in gypsum and as an alpha-hydroxy-acid in skin care products.