Factory Price Food Grade Additives CAS813-94-5 Calcium Citrate

What is Calcium citrate?

Calcium citrate is a calcium salt derived from citric acid used as a nutritional supplement to prevent and treat calcium deficiencies, promote dental and bone health, and help with weight loss. Because it is soluble in water, it is the most easily absorbed calcium by the body.

Chelating agent, buffer agent, tissue coagulant, according to the provisions of FAO/WHO(1984), the use and limit are: low-doubling concentrated milk, sweetened condensed milk, thin cream and other simple 2g/kg, and the interaction with other stabilizers 3g/kg(based on anhydrous matter); Milk powder, cream powder Chemicalbook5g/kg; Melting dry cool manufacturing 40g/kg; Jelly, canned tomato, cold drinks, cool proteinate, according to GMP used as a fortification agent, the theoretical calcium content of the product is 21.07%, can be used in flour, pastries, Japanese fermented bean sauce, Japan's limit is 1%.
1. Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid. It is commonly used as a food additive (E333), usually as a preservative, but sometimes for flavor. In this sense, it is similar to sodium citrate. Calcium citrate is also used as a water softener because the citrate ions can chelate unwanted metal ions. Calcium citrate is also found in some dietary calcium supplements (e.g. Citracal). Calcium makes up 24.1% of calcium citrate (anhydrous) and 21.1% of calcium citrate (tetrahydrate) by mass.

2. Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body.

3. Calcium citrate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.Calcium citrate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.