Glucono Delta Lactone CAS 9000-70-8

Glucono delta-lactone (GDL), also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with the E number E575 used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a lactone (cyclic ester) of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white odorless crystalline powder.

Introduction

Gluconolactone is a food additive that is a white, odorless crystalline powder. The main purpose of gluconate is as a protein coagulant, can be used for tofu production; sour agent, can be used for fruit juice drinks and jelly; preservatives, can be used for fish, meat, poultry, shrimp and other preservative preservation, Not browning, while maintaining the elasticity of meat; leavening agent, and sodium bicarbonate compatibility, mixed into a baking powder for bread food. As a chelating agent, can be used for grape juice or other berry juice, add this product to prevent the formation of tartar. For dairy products, can prevent the formation of milk.

Functions and Applications

Name: Glucono-Delta-Lactone (GDL)
GDL is partially hydrolysed to gluconic acid, with the balance between the lactone form and the acid form established as a chemical equilibrium. The rate of hydrolysis of GDL is increased by heat and high pH.

Product Name	GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE
CAS No.	90-80-2
Molecular Formula	C6H10O6
Molecular Weight	178.14
Quality Standard	E575/FCC/BP/USP
Packing	in 25kgs bag
Shelf Life	2 year, Keep in cool and dry place
Items	Standard
Description	White odourless crystalline powder
Indentification	Positive
Assay	99-101.0%
Moisture,%	0.3max
Reducing substances(as sugar)%	0.5max
As ppm	1max
Heavy metals ppm	10max
Lead ppm	2max
Chloride %	0.02max
Sulphate ash %	0.03max
Solubility	99.9min
Aerobe	50/G max
Yeast	10/G MAX
Mold	10/G max
e.coli	Not available at 10g
Salmonella	Not available at 25g
Total count plate	50/G max