A slow-release acidulant that hydrolyses to gluconic acid in water. Food grade, FCC. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
90-80-2
Formula
C6H10O6
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) is a slow-release acidulant that hydrolyses to gluconic acid in water. We carry it within our acidity regulators line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white crystalline powder, in food grade, FCC, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 90-80-2 and the molecular formula is C6H10O6.
Applications of Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL)
Across the region we supply Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) into:
Direct acidification of tofu, paneer and fresh cheese
Slow-release leavening in bakery and self-raising systems
Cured meat colour development without rapid pH shock
Scale control and sequestration in cleaning formulations
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions — hydrolyses in moist air. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) in the UAE
Technical specification for Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL)
CAS No.
90-80-2
Formula
C6H10O6
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay
99.0–100.5%
pH (1% solution, immediate)
3.5–4.5
Release rate
Gradual — controlled acidification
Loss on drying
1.0% max
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions — hydrolyses in moist air
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Direct acidification of tofu, paneer and fresh cheese
Slow-release leavening in bakery and self-raising systems
Cured meat colour development without rapid pH shock
Scale control and sequestration in cleaning formulations
What packing is Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) supplied in?
Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) do you stock?
We supply food grade, FCC. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL) outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
