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E574AcidulantLow concern
Gluconic Acid
In plain words
The short version
A mild fruit-acid alternative — gentle sourness, the parent of GDL (E575).
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe. An endogenous metabolite of glucose oxidation.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.