A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
White crystalline powder; appearance alone cannot identify it. Check the food-grade label.
In the kitchen
Helps soy milk set into delicate curds.
Other tofu recipes use different coagulants. GDL is not the starch used to thicken broth.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有葡萄糖酸内酯吗？
Does this dish contain Glucono delta-lactone (GDL)?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
