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E575AcidulantLow concern
Glucono-delta-lactone
In plain words
The short version
A mild slow-acting acidulant (GDL) — central to silken tofu coagulation and delayed-rise leavening.
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
No ADI specified. Considered safe and a natural metabolic intermediate. Slowly hydrolyzes in water and the digestive tract to gluconic acid, which is metabolized normally.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.