Ingredient · E575

Gluconolactone

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Gluconolactone is used as a food additive, primarily as a leavening agent and acidifier. …

What it is

Gluconolactone is a naturally occurring compound found in many fruits. It is a cyclic ester of gluconic acid. It is produced commercially by the oxidation of glucose, often derived from corn.

Why it's used

Gluconolactone is used as a food additive, primarily as a leavening agent and acidifier. It reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing baked goods to rise. It is also used as a preservative and to improve texture in products like cheese and tofu.

Health notes

Gluconolactone is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Gluconolactone

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Cooked Hokkien Noodles Soup Bowl, Hot & Sour Annie Chun's, Inc. Cooked Hokkien Noodles Soup Bowl, Hot & Sour Other Soups High in sodium — 67% DV per serving 167kcal 6.8Protein 0.6Fat 32.1Carbs Fish Sticks Dulcich, Inc. Fish Sticks Frozen Fish & Seafood 210kcal 11Protein 8Fat 24Carbs Panko Breadcrumbs, Italian Style Elevation Brands LLC Panko Breadcrumbs, Italian Style Bread & Muffin Mixes 350kcal 5Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Panko Breadcrumbs, Original Elevation Brands LLC Panko Breadcrumbs, Original Bread & Muffin Mixes 350kcal 5Protein 0Fat 80Carbs Morinaga Nutritional Foods Inc Morinaga, Mori-Nu, Organic Firm Silken Tofu Other Meats 59kcal 7.1Protein 2.9Fat 2.4Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 368kcal 3.5Protein 1.8Fat 86.0Carbs Plenus Group Inc Whole Foods Market, Tomatillo & Poblano Gazpacho Other Soups High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 53kcal 0.9Protein 3.5Fat 5.7Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Whole Foods Market, Detox Salad Shaker Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 145kcal 5.2Protein 6.0Fat 18.6Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Yellow Cake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 368kcal 1.8Protein 1.8Fat 89.5Carbs Pad Thai With Thai Rice Noodles PANOS Brands LLC Pad Thai With Thai Rice Noodles All Noodles 169kcal 5.2Protein 2.6Fat 31.6Carbs GS1 Ireland Carrot Cake, Carrot Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 412kcal 2.5Protein 20Fat 53.8Carbs Spicy Kimchi Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Freeze-Dried Chunky Veggies, Spicy Kimchi Rice Ramen Lotus Foods Spicy Kimchi Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Freeze-Dried Chunky Veggies, Spicy Kimchi Rice Ramen Other Soups High in sodium — 44% DV per serving 339kcal —Protein 1.8Fat 76.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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