Glucono Delta-Lactone (GDL)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Glucose ferment that slowly hydrolyzes into acid in water; creates delicate, silky texture in tube-packaged silken tofu.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved slow-acidifying silken tofu coagulant
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS tofu coagulant and sausage fermenter
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized without numerical ADI
Commonly Found Foods
Silken packaged tofufermented dry salamisbaked cheesecakes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Natural seawater nigari✓ Calcium sulfate
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