D Glucuronolactone
What is D Glucuronolactone?
D-glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring compound found in the connective tissues of many animals. It is a metabolite of glucose and is produced in the human body. Industrially, it is often synthesised from glucose.
Is D Glucuronolactone gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is D Glucuronolactone a major allergen?
D-glucuronolactone is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is D Glucuronolactone used for?
D-glucuronolactone is sometimes added to foods and beverages, particularly energy drinks, for its purported physiological effects.
Is D Glucuronolactone safe?
D-glucuronolactone is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain and is permitted for use in certain food categories.
Why it's used
D-glucuronolactone is sometimes added to foods and beverages, particularly energy drinks, for its purported physiological effects. Manufacturers may include it as an ingredient to contribute to the overall formulation of these products.
Health notes
D-glucuronolactone is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain and is permitted for use in certain food categories. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated D-glucuronolactone. Evidence regarding its specific health effects at typical consumption levels is mixed and not definitively established.
Allergen info
D-glucuronolactone is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
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