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Calcium Citrate Malate

Low concern

Calcium citrate malate (CCM) is a well-studied calcium source with good absorption, particularly in fortified juices. It is recognized by FDA as GRAS for calcium fortification.

Found in

57 products

What it is

Mixed salt of calcium with citric and malic acids; used as a calcium fortificant with high bioavailability.

Calcium fortification of beverages and foods.

Why it's flagged

excess calcium intake risk only at supraphysiologic doses

What regulators actually say

"GRAS notice for calcium citrate malate as a source of calcium for foods."

FDA GRAS Notice 33 — cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov

"The Panel concludes that the use of calcium citrate malate as a source of calcium in food supplements is not of safety concern."

EFSA Journal 2009;7(11):1190 — efsa.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS notice GRN 000033 accepted; permitted as nutrient source.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized calcium source for foods and supplements; EFSA opinion 2009.

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