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Gluconic Acid(E574)

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Gluconic Acid is a acidulant — Dietary supplement and sequestrant

What it does

Dietary supplement and sequestrant

Where you'll see it

Various

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a light, amber liquid with the faint odor of vinegar