| Glucono-delta-Lactone
Flavor: sweet Glucono-1,5-Lactone or GdL is a neutral cyclic ester of gluconic acid, produced with the acid by fermentation of glucose. It is separated from the acid by crystallisation.
GdL is a fine, white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water. It is practically odourless and has a slightly sweet taste. Non toxic, it is completely metabolised in the body like a carbohydrate.
When added into an aqueous solution, GdL rapidly dissolves, and subsequently slowly hydrolyses to gluconic acid, thus producing a gentle acidification in the same way as lactic acid-producing bacteria. In solution both gluconic acid and GdL are always in balance. The equivalent point and the rate of transformation are related to concentration, temperature and pH-value. |
| Glucono Delta Lactone
Odor: characteristic Use: 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. |