Added Calcium
What is Added Calcium?
Added calcium refers to various forms of the mineral calcium that are put into foods. Common forms include calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, and calcium phosphate. These are typically sourced from naturally occurring mineral deposits or produced through chemical processes.
Is Added Calcium vegan?
Added Calcium is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Added Calcium a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Added Calcium used for?
Manufacturers add calcium to foods primarily to increase their nutritional content, helping consumers get enough of this important mineral for strong bones and teeth.
Is Added Calcium safe?
Calcium compounds used in food are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium to foods primarily to increase their nutritional content, helping consumers get enough of this important mineral for strong bones and teeth. It can also act as a firming agent in some products, helping to maintain texture.
Health notes
Calcium compounds used in food are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Calcium is an essential nutrient, and the US National Academies provide Dietary Reference Intakes. JECFA has evaluated various calcium salts and has not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI) for them when used as nutrients, as intake is typically regulated by the body's needs. EFSA has also evaluated calcium as a nutrient.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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