Food fermentation technology Part 1 - College of Food and Food Technology - 19
It is a cyclic ester of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white, odorless crystalline powder. GDL is commonly found in honey, fruit juices, and wine. Because of its acidic nature, it adds a strong aromatic flavor to foods, although it has about one-third the sourness of citric acid. When dissolved in ...


