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Tricalcium Citrate
Tricalcium Citrate
Also known as: E333iii, E333
Low concern
Tricalcium citrate (E333(iii)) is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1195. EFSA evaluated calcium citrates and concluded the use as a food additive is not of safety concern.
Found in
157 products
E-number
E333
Type
sequestrant, stabiliser
What it is
Tricalcium citrate, the calcium salt of citric acid (Ca3(C6H5O7)2).
Acidity regulator / firming agent / calcium fortifier / sequestrant.
What regulators actually say
"Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"EFSA evaluations of citrates have not identified safety concerns at permitted use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1195
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food additive E333
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