Gluconic acid (E574)
- Food Fine
What is Gluconic acid (E574)?
Gluconic acid (E574) is a mild acid made from glucose, found naturally in honey and wine, and used to control acidity. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; only very large doses can loosen stools.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Gluconic acid?
Yasno’s verdict on Gluconic acid: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Gluconic acid allowed in the EU?
EU status of Gluconic acid: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Listed by the US FDA, without a specific regulation entry |
What else is it called?
- D-gluconic acid
- dextronic acid
- maltonic acid
Sources
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