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E 575Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Glucono-delta-lactone

Characteristics

Additive NameGlucono-delta-lactone
E No.E 575
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A naturally derived acidifier and sequestrant made from glucose. It slowly releases acid when dissolved, which helps set tofu, coagulate cheese, and preserve canned fruits and vegetables. Also used in fresh pasta and table-top sweeteners. Generally regarded as safe by EFSA and FDA, with no notable health concerns at typical food use levels. Your body breaks it down into gluconic acid, which is processed normally. A low-profile additive that does exactly what it's supposed to — with minimal controversy.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 11 food categories:

6.4.3Fresh pre-cooked pasta
Quantum satis (no max)
11.4.1table-top sweeteners in liquid form
Quantum satis (no max)
1.7.1unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16
Quantum satis (no max)
only mozzarella
1.7.2ripened cheese
Quantum satis (no max)
1.7.4whey cheese
Quantum satis (no max)
4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables
Quantum satis (no max)
6.4.1Fresh pasta
Quantum satis (no max)
11.4.2table-top sweeteners in powder form
Quantum satis (no max)
11.4.3table-top sweeteners in tablets
Quantum satis (no max)
1.7.6cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)
Quantum satis (no max)
only ripened products; unripened soft spreadable cheese products’
13.1.3Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
Maximum Level = 5000 mg/kg
only biscuits and rusks
Footnote 42: As a residue

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E 575 - Glucono-delta-lactone | E-Number Information