Definition for Gluconic acid
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Gluconic acid is an organic compound with molecular formula C6H12O7 and condensed structural formula HOCH2(CHOH)4COOH. It is one of the 16 stereoisomers of 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid.
Gluconic acid is a fruit acid. It accrues during the decomposition of carbohydrates. Various foods such as wine or honey naturally contain gluconic acid.
Gluconic acid is is used in food as an acidity stabilisor possesses good binding ability with regard to calcium and irom ions and thereby supports the effects of antioxidants as well as of gelling and thickening agents
