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E575 — Glucono delta-lactone
Why it’s used
Acidifier and sequestrant that hydrolyzes slowly into gluconic acid, giving a gradual, gentle drop in pH; used as a coagulant for tofu and some dairy products and as the acidulant in cured, fermented sausages.
Other names
GDL, Gluconolactone, D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
Diet flags
Vegan, passesVegetarian, passes
Regulatory status
USA — Allowed
GRAS for use as a curing/pickling agent, leavening agent, pH control agent, and sequestrant, per 21 CFR 184.1318. Source (2026-07-22)
EU — Allowed
Authorized EU-wide (Group I) under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II, permitted at quantum satis; purity specifications set by Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. Source (2026-07-22)
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains E575.