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Glucono Delta LactoneCAS No.: 90-80-2 Molecular Formula: C6H10O6  Molecular Weight: 178.1414
Appearance: White crystalline powder. Assay: 99.0%–100.50%  Standrad: FCC6

Glucono-δ-lactone(GDL) USP26 FCCIV can be used as protein coagulant, sour agent, leavening agent, preservative and used in the production of cosmetic and toothpaste.

It is white crystal or crystalline powder, breaks down at about 153℃, easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethyl alcohol, insoluble in ethyl ether.

Use: Raw material for flavoring agent, tofu coagulant, PH reducing agent, and leavening agent.

I. Tofu coagulant

　　Tofu produced by GDL is white and tender, no bitter taste, no protein loss.

II. Gelling agent for dairy products

　　Mainly used in the production of yogurt or cheese.

III. Quality improver

　　GDL can be used in pork luncheon meat and canned pork, to improve the effect of colorant.

IV. acidifying agent

　　GDL can be used in fruit syrup or jelly with flavors as vanilla extract, chocolate, banana, etc.

　　In addition, GDL can be used dairy products as chelating agent, used in beer industry, etc.