Glucono Delta Lactone (GDL), 25kg

This bulk package pricing is in lieu of Customer Rewards Points accrual or other discounts.  There may be a special order lead time if this is not in stock at time of purchase. Inquire before ordering if needed urgently.  CAS No. 90-80-2 Considered a next generation AHA, Glucono Delta Lactone is a Polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that can be found in its natural state (gluconic acid) in honey and royal jelly, fruit juices, wine and other fermented products.  Gluconic acid is simply a molecule of glucose in which the aldehyde function has been oxidated to an acid function.  Bees do it through enzymatic action and in fermented products like wine and kombucha, it is done by microorganisms.   Glucono Delta Lactone is simply the dry form of gluconic acid which is obtained by the removal of water during the crystallization process.  When it is dissolved in water, this reaction is reversed, resulting in a solution of gluconic acid.   Our Glucono Delta Lactone is a gluten-free fermented food starch der