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Gluconate

Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Gluconate is a acidulant — Sequestrants derived from glucose; buffer for confections, firming additive

Also: Calcium gluconate, Sodium gluconate

What it does

Sequestrants derived from glucose; buffer for confections, firming additive

Where you'll see it

Confections, tomatoes and apple slices

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): sequestrants derived from glucose, a sugar