Calcium Salts
Calcium salts are widely used as nutrient fortifiers and processing aids. Most are GRAS or approved food additives.
What it is
Generic umbrella term for calcium-containing salts used in food including calcium chloride, lactate, citrate, carbonate, gluconate, sulfate, and phosphate.
Used as firming agents, nutrient fortifiers, acidity regulators, anti-caking, and stabilizers in foods.
Why it's flagged
- umbrella term covers multiple compounds
- excessive intake may cause kidney stones
- specific compound depends on application
What regulators actually say
"The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium is 1,000 mg/day for most adults; the tolerable upper intake level is 2,000-2,500 mg/day depending on age."
"Various calcium salts (calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium lactate, etc.) are listed as GRAS food substances under 21 CFR 184."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Various calcium salts GRAS/approved (21 CFR 184).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food additives under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (E170, E263, E327, E333, E341, E509, E516, E578).
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