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Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hydroxide
Also known as: E526, Slaked lime, E-526, E 526
Low concern
Calcium hydroxide is GRAS in the U.S. and authorized as E526 in the EU at quantum satis levels.
Found in
490 products
E-number
E526
What it is
Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), an inorganic base used as a firming agent and acidity regulator.
Acidity regulator, firming agent, calcium fortification, nixtamalization of corn.
What regulators actually say
"Calcium hydroxide is generally recognized as safe when used as a buffer, neutralizing agent, or firming agent."
"E526 calcium hydroxide is authorised as a food additive in the EU."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1205).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food additive E526 (Reg. 1333/2008).
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