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Calcium Gluconate
Calcium Gluconate
Also known as: E578
Low concern
Calcium gluconate (E578) is GRAS in the U.S. (21 CFR 184.1199) and authorized in the EU under Reg.
Found in
204 products
E-number
E578
Type
sequestrant
What it is
Calcium gluconate, the calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a calcium source and acidity regulator.
Calcium fortifier / firming agent / sequestrant.
Why it's flagged
- very high calcium intake from supplements
What regulators actually say
"Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid... used as a nutrient supplement, firming agent, sequestrant, and stabilizer."
"Calcium is found in many food sources... and is added to fortified foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1199
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food additive E578
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