Glucono-Delta-Lactone (GDL)
Preservatives · CAS 90-80-2
CAS No.
90-80-2
Form
Colorless Crystal White Odorless Powder
Description
Introduction Glucono delta-lactone (GDL), also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with the E number E575 used as asequestrant, an acidifier,or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is alactone of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white odorless crystalline powder. GDL is commonly found in honey, fruit juices, personal lubricants, wine and has been marketed for use in feta cheese.
Specifications
| Specification of Glucono Delta Lactone | |
|---|---|
| Items | Standards |
| Apperance | Coloress or white crystal |
| Assay(C6H10O6) % | 99.0-100.5% |
| Sulfate(SO4), % ≤ | 0.03 |
| Chloride, % ≤ | 0.02 |
| Reducing substances(as sugar),%≤ | 0.5 |
| Lead (Pb), % ≤ | 0.001 |
| Arsenic(As), % ≤ | 0.0003 |
| Heavy metals(as Pb), % ≤ | 0.002 |
| Conclusion | The product conforms to the standard FCCIV |
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