Reduced Glutathione (GSH)

The application of Glutathione (GSH) in food is mainly reflected in its antioxidant function, which can extend the shelf life of food and prevent food oxidation and deterioration.

The specific application of reduced glutathione in food:

1. food additives

Antioxidant: Reduced glutathione, as an antioxidant, can effectively prevent the oxidation of fats, proteins and other nutrients in food, thereby extending the shelf life of food. This antioxidant effect is used in a variety of foods, such as pasta products, dairy products, meat, seafood and fruits and vegetables.

Deoxidizer: In cooked meat products, reduced glutathione can also be used as a deoxidizer to prevent the formation of nitrite and further improve food safety.

2. Food quality improvement

Flour products: In the processing of flour products, reduced glutathione can improve the rheological properties of dough, reduce the strength of dough, and control the viscosity of dough, thereby optimizing the texture and taste of flour products. In addition, it can also shorten the drying time of flour products and improve production efficiency.

Dairy products: The addition of reduced glutathione to dairy products can improve the taste and quality of dairy products while preventing oxidation and spoilage.

Meat and seafood: Due to the antioxidant properties of reduced glutathione, it can greatly extend the shelf life of meat and seafood products and enhance their taste. In addition, it prevents unpleasant coloring of frozen fish fillets and Browning of the flesh.

3. Dosage suggestions

General food: A common additive dose is 0.1-0.3 grams of reduced glutathione per kilogram of food.

Cooked meat products: When used as a deoxidizer, the additive dose is 0.05-0.1 grams of reduced glutathione per kilogram of food.

4. Precautions

The amount of reduced glutathione should be determined according to the food type, production process and regulatory requirements.

When using reduced glutathione as a food additive, it should be ensured that it complies with food safety standards and regulations.

Considering the physiological activity and important role of reduced glutathione in food, it is recommended to strictly control the dosage and process conditions when adding.

Sum up

Reduced glutathione has wide application prospect and important application value in food industry. With the continuous improvement of food safety and quality requirements, the application of reduced glutathione in food will be more and more extensive.