gluconic acid

== English == === Noun === gluconic acid (countable and uncountable, plural gluconic acids) (organic chemistry) An organic compound, C6H12O7, formed by oxidizing the aldehyde functional group of glucose into a carboxylic acid; used as a food additive; any glucosyl derivative of this compound ==== Synonyms ==== E574 when used as an acidity regulator ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====