| CAS# | 90-80-2 |
| FORMULA | C6H10O6 |
| INS Number | 575 |
| E Number | E575 |
| Synonyms | Gluconic acid lactone; δ-Gluconolactone |
| GROUPS/USES | Food, Cosmetics |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceuticals |
FAQ’S
What is Glucono Delta Lactone?
Glucono Delta Lactone is an organic compound that appears as a white, crystalline powder that is used in food and cosmetics.
What are the uses of Glucono Delta Lactone?
Glucono Delta Lactone is used in meat products, especially dry cured sausages. In Cosmetics, it is used in skin care products, hair products, toothpaste, deodorant, cream, and lotions.
What is the use of Glucono Delta Lactone in Food industry?
Glucono Delta Lactone is used as a curing agent in processed meats, especially dry cured sausages. It is used as a leavening agent in baked goods like bread and pastries. It is used as an acidifier in sauces, dressings, pickles, and other savory dishes. It is used as a preservative in beverages, milk products, and seafood. It is used as a coagulant in cheese to coagulate milk proteins. It is used as a stabilizer in tofu, sausage, and surimi. It is used as a gelling agent in tofu to curdle soy milk.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Glucono Delta Lactone to users/customers for Food & Beverage, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Glucono Delta Lactone Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Fine, white, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water and is sparingly soluble in alcohol |
| Assay | NLT 99.0%-NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 4 mg/kg |
| Reducing Substances (as D-glucose) | NMT 0.5% |
