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General Characteristics of E575 Glucono-d-lactone( Glucono-delta-lactone, E575)
E575 belongs to the group of food additives of natural origin, naturally found in raisins, honey and grape juice. For use in the food industry, it is reproduced by chemical means. E575 is a cyclic D-gluconic acid ester. D-gluconic acid is produced by fermentation of glucose, then crystallized in the form of GDL.
Where Glucono-delta-lactone is used
In appearance – it is a white, odorless, fine-crystalline powder with a fairly pronounced sweetness. E575 is widely used in the food industry as a protein coagulant, acidifier, dilator, preservative, seasoning, chelating agent, color preservative. E575 can be found in many cheeses, meat products, tofu, soy curd, confectionery, desserts, fish products.
Benefits and harms of E575
Gluco-delta-lactone belongs to the category of hypoallergenic, safe additives, fully absorbed by the human body in a short time. The acceptable daily intake of the supplement is 50 mg/kg of body weight. If these standards are met, no harm to the body has been detected. In excess of the norm, it can have a laxative effect.
E575 is approved for use in our country and the EU. The benefits of this dietary supplement may lie in the ability to activate the work of antioxidants.