Applications in Various Industries:
- Food Industry: Used as an acidulant and chelating agent in beverages and processed foods.
- Industrial Use: Used in cleaning agents for removing mineral deposits and rust.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a calcium or iron supplement in medications.
Where is Gluconic Acid Found?
- Natural Sources: Produced naturally by certain bacteria and fungi during glucose metabolism.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the fermentation of glucose using Aspergillus niger or by enzymatic oxidation.
- Consumer Products: Found in food products, cleaning solutions, and pharmaceuticals.