Overview

Listing and annotation: Glucono delta-lactone - production by the oxidation of D-glucose with bromine water is prohibited

Use: As a non-synthetic non-agricultural product allowed as an ingredient/processing aid in or on products labeled "organic" or "made with (specified organic ingredients/food groups)".

Common applications: Used as a coagulant in the production of tofu. Introduced for this purpose in the 1980s.

Reference: 7 CFR 205.605(a)

Sunset Date: 11/3/2018

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