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Calcium Acetate
Calcium Acetate
Also known as: E263
Low concern
Calcium acetate is FDA GRAS-affirmed under 21 CFR 184.1185 with specific maximum use levels by food category. EFSA has reviewed E263 with no safety concerns at permitted levels.
Found in
954 products
E-number
E263
Type
preservative, stabiliser
What it is
Calcium acetate (Ca(C2H3O2)2, CAS 62-54-4) — calcium salt of acetic acid.
Firming agent, pH control agent, sequestrant, stabilizer, and preservative.
What regulators actually say
"The ingredient is used as a firming agent, pH control agent and sequestrant... Calcium acetate is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS — 21 CFR 184.1185 (firming agent, pH control, sequestrant, stabilizer/thickener, texturizer).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as E263 under EU Regulation 1333/2008; quantum satis.
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