Gluconate delta-lactone (GDL), also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with E number E575, used as a chelating agent, acidulant or curing agent, pickling agent or leavening agent. It is the lactone (cyclic ester) of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white, odorless crystalline powder.
Glucono-Delta-Lactone is a food additive, a white, odorless crystalline powder.