Food Safety Substance
D-Gluconic acid
D-Gluconic acid is a food additive with Approved in the EU, GRAS in the US, and data from 4 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | D-GLUCONIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT | - | - | no_data | - | - | 1998 |
| JECFA | D-GLUCONIC ACID SODIUM SALT | - | - | no_data | - | - | 1998 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is D-Gluconic acid used for in food?
D-Gluconic acid appears in food-use rows as: Acidity regulator/Sequestrant.
Is D-Gluconic acid safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. EU status evidence: Approved. US/FDA evidence: GRAS.
What is the ADI for D-Gluconic acid?
No ADI row was found for D-Gluconic acid in the rendered EFSA, food_substances, food_additives, or JECFA tables.
Is D-Gluconic acid also used in cosmetics?
D-Gluconic acid has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Gluconic Acid, EU status permitted.