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Glucono Delta-Lactone (GDL)

LeaveningE575CAS 90-80-2

A slow-hydrolysing acidulant that releases gluconic acid gradually, used as a curing accelerant in meat products and as a coagulant in tofu manufacturing.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Odour
Odourless
Typical usage level
0.5-2.0% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E575
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Glucono Delta-Lactone
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Slow-release acidulant

Technical functionWhat it does
curing acceleration in meatSpeeds nitrite/nitrate conversion in cured meat systems.
tofu coagulationCoagulates soy protein to form tofu curd.
gradual pH reductionLowers pH slowly and predictably as it hydrolyses.

Recommended applications

Cured meats
Slow-release acidulant
Tofu production
Slow-release acidulant
Bakery
Slow-release acidulant
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
ColourWhite crystalline powder
OdourOdourless
SolubilityFreely soluble in water
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Typically produced by fermentation; confirm the fermentation substrate with the supplier for a non-GMO claim.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Assay, Heavy metals, Free gluconic acid.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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