Calcium Malate
Also known as: E352i, E352
Calcium malate is a calcium salt of malic acid that is permitted as a food additive in the EU under E352(i) and is recognized as an acceptable calcium source. The FDA permits malic acid (21 CFR 184.1069) as GRAS, and calcium salts of permitted acids are commonly used as fortificants.
What it is
Calcium malate (E352(i)) is the calcium salt of malic acid, used as an acidity regulator and calcium fortificant in foods.
Acidity regulator; calcium source/firming agent; nutrient supplement.
Why it's flagged
- high intake may contribute to excessive calcium consumption
What regulators actually say
"Malic acid is the chemical 1-hydroxy-1,2-ethanedicarboxylic acid... The ingredient is used as a flavor enhancer... pH control agent... at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Calcium salts of malic acid are used as food fortificants; malic acid itself is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1069.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized in the EU as food additive E352(i) under Regulation 1333/2008.
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