Definition for View source for Gluconic acid

Gluconic acid is an organic compound with molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>7</sub> and condensed structural formula HOCH<sub>2</sub>(CHOH)<sub>4</sub>COOH. 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&nbsp;is used in food as an acidity stabilisor&nbsp;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