Calcium Sulphate
Also known as: E516, Gypsum, Selenite, Calcium sulfate, calcium sulfate added to prevent caking
Calcium sulfate is FDA GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1230 and authorized in the EU as E516. JECFA assigned no specific ADI as it is considered safe at typical dietary intakes.
What it is
Calcium sulfate (CaSO4), a naturally occurring mineral (gypsum) used as a firming agent, dough conditioner, and calcium source in food.
Firming agent, dough conditioner, calcium fortifier, coagulant in tofu, anticaking, yeast nutrient.
Why it's flagged
- Very high intakes can have a mild laxative effect
What regulators actually say
"Calcium sulfate (CaSO4, CAS Reg. No. 7778-18-9), also known as gypsum... is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food in accordance with current good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1230
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E516 under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
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