Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7. It has the E number E576. Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced by fermentation of glucose. It is a white to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder, very soluble in water. It is non corrosive, non-toxic and readily biodegradable. Aqueous solutions of sodium gluconate are resistant to oxidation and reduction, even at high temperatures. It has excellent chelating power, especially in alkaline and concentrated alkaline solutions. It forms stable chelates with calcium, iron, copper, aluminium and other heavy metals.
USES:
- Sodium gluconate acts as a stabilizer, a sequestrant and a thickener when used as a food additive (E576).
- Sodium gluconate is used as a chelating agent to form complexes with metal ions which can influence the stability and appearance of cosmetic products.
- Gluconates are added to cleansers and shampoos to increase the lather by sequestering hard water ions.
- Gluconates are also used in oral and dental care products such as toothpaste where it is used to sequester calcium and helps to prevent gingivitis.
Packaging: 1 kg