GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE

Appearance

White odorless crystalline powder

Function

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.

Synonyms

Glucono Delta Lactone; Unilac GDL; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxycaproic acid ë-lactone; D-(+)-Gluconic acid d-lactone; d-Gluconolactone; D-(+)-Dextronic acid d-lactone

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Packages

100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
50 lb. Bag
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Food & bev.

Product Class

Chelating agents [sequestrants]
leavening agents
acidulants

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 192.3 øC
Melting Point: 160 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 178.14 g/mol