Abbreviation: GDL

CAS No.: 90-80-2

E Number: E575

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₆

Molecular Weight: 178.14

Appearance: White crystalline powder, almost odorless, slightly sweet taste. Easily soluble in water. Its aqueous solution slowly hydrolyzes into gluconic acid with gradual acid release.

Grade: Food Grade

Standards: GB, FCC, USP

Key Features

1. Slow and mild acid releasing. Different from strong acid acidulants, GDL releases acid gently without ruining original food flavor.

2. Multi-functional additive: acts as coagulant, acidulant, stabilizer, preservative and chelating agent.

3. Safe and non-toxic, fermented from glucose, easy to metabolize.

4.Good storage stability, long shelf life, helps prevent food stratification and texture loss.

5. Excellent coagulation effect for tofu, producing smooth tender tofu with less water separation.

Applications

1.Soybean Products (Main Application) Used as tofu coagulant, replacing gypsum or bittern. Produces silky tofu and bean curd with tender texture, high yield, suitable for large food factories.

2.Bakery & Pasta Applied in bread, cake and steamed food. Adjust dough pH, improve fermentation, keep baked goods soft and delay aging.

3.Dairy & Beverages Serves as acidulant and stabilizer in yogurt, milk drinks and fruit juice. Balances pH value, avoids sediment and delamination.

4.Meat Products Used for meat curing, pH adjustment, bacteriostasis and fresh-keeping, improves meat color and texture, extends shelf life.

5. Fine Chemical & Cosmetics Can be used in skincare products as mild humectant, also works as chelating agent in fine chemical industry.

Packaging & Storage

Packing: 25kg fiber drum with inner food grade PE bag. Custom small packages (1kg,5kg) available.

Storage: Keep sealed in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from moisture and high temperature.

Shelf Life: 24 months