Glucono-Delta-Lactone(E575)
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Glucono-Delta-Lactone is a acidulant — Leavening, acidifier, binder, curing, pH control, pickling, sequestrant
What it does
Leavening, acidifier, binder, curing, pH control, pickling, sequestrant
Where you'll see it
Meat mixes, dessert mixes, frankfurters, salami, sausages, dairy
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used as a leavening additive in jelly powders and soft drink powder where a dry food acid is desired