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Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) is
a naturally-occurring food additive (E575) |
GDL is used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a
curing, pickling, or leavening agent. |
GDL is a white odorless crystalline
powder. |
Glucono-delta-lactone, upon addition to
water readily forms an equilibrium
mixture of the lactone GDL and gluconic acid |
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TOFU : |
GDL is an important ingredient in the
manufacture of silken TOFU : dosage 0.3% to 0.5 % |
add 3 to 5 grams ( 1 teaspoon) of GDL as
coagulant / liter of soy milk. |
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Baking : |
Use 1 teaspoon of GDL with 1/2 teaspoon
of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) per cup (140g) of flour to make it
"self raising". |
1 teaspoon of GDL + 1/2 teaspoon of
sodium bicarbonate is equivalent to 2 teaspoons of regular baking powder. |
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Cheese making: |
Often used in the manufacture of
direct-set cottage cheese |
Pre-acidifying milk for cheese making |
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