Glucuronolactone

About

Glucuronolactone (glucurolactone, D-glucurono-γ-lactone) is a naturally occurring substance, a structural component of nearly all connective tissues and also found in many plant gums; it is a white, odourless solid, soluble in water, and has been used as an ingredient in energy drinks.^[1] The European Food Safety Authority judged it not of safety concern at the levels used in energy drinks.^[1] It appears on the 2012 French label of Red Bull Energy Drink, between caffeine and inositol, and not on the French labels of 2020 onwards.^[2][3]

Products (1)

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Red Bull Energy Drink (French label) 250 ml Red Bull · 250 ml Stimulants/Energy Drinks - Ready to Drink 9002490205973

References

1. ↑ Wikipedia: Glucuronolactone Wikipedia. publication. Accessed 2026-09-25. cc-by-sa-4.0. Wikipedia contributors.
2. ↑ 2012 French ingredient list and panel, with glucuronolactone and inositol (upload 10) Open Food Facts. pack. Published 2012-06-22. Accessed 2026-09-25. Record: 10. Back of can. cc-by-sa-3.0. Open Food Facts contributors. Upstream: https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/9002490205973.
3. ↑ French back of the can with www.redbull.fr, Triman and barcode (upload 19) Open Food Facts. pack. Published 2020-02-27. Accessed 2026-09-25. Record: 19. Back of can. cc-by-sa-3.0. Open Food Facts contributors. Upstream: https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/9002490205973.