Calcium lactate
What is Calcium lactate?
Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of lactic acid. It is produced commercially by the reaction of lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. Lactic acid itself is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates, such as starch or sugar, by lactic acid bacteria.
Is Calcium lactate gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Calcium lactate a major allergen?
Calcium lactate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Calcium lactate used for?
Calcium lactate is used as a firming agent, a flavour enhancer, and a leavening agent in food products.
Is Calcium lactate safe?
Calcium lactate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Calcium lactate is used as a firming agent, a flavour enhancer, and a leavening agent in food products. It is often added to canned fruits and vegetables to maintain their texture, and it can be used in baked goods to help them rise. It is also found in some dairy products and confectionery.
Health notes
Calcium lactate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. EFSA has evaluated calcium lactate and it has been assigned an acceptable daily intake (ADI) by JECFA. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at typical consumption levels.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 4.2.3 canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | No numerical limit listed |
| 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | No numerical limit listed |
| 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | No numerical limit listed |
| 4.2.5.2 Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | No numerical limit listed |
| 4.2.5.3 other similar fruit or vegetable spreads | No numerical limit listed |
| 7.1.1 Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt | No numerical limit listed |
| 7.1.2 Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, Fehér és Félbarna kenyerek | No numerical limit listed |
| 8.2 Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 | No numerical limit listed |
| 11.4.2 table-top sweeteners in powder form | No numerical limit listed |
| 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 | No numerical limit listed |
Allergen info
Calcium lactate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
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