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Calcium Lactate

Also known as: E327

Low concern

Calcium lactate is GRAS and authorized in the EU. JECFA assigned an ADI of 'not limited' (now 'not specified'), reflecting low toxicity.

Found in

4,862 products

E-number

E327

Type

thickener

What it is

Calcium Lactate — the calcium salt of lactic acid.

Calcium fortifier, firming agent, leavening, pH regulator, dough conditioner.

What regulators actually say

"Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of lactic acid... is generally recognized as safe when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

21 CFR 184.1207 — ecfr.gov

"FDA had no questions regarding the notifier's conclusion that calcium lactate is GRAS under the intended conditions of use."

FDA GRAS Notice 747 — Calcium lactate — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 184.1207)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as E 327; ADI not specified

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