Ingredient

And Calcium Stearate

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Role in food
Calcium stearate is used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods, helping to prevent …

What it is

Calcium stearate is a calcium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid found naturally in many animal and vegetable fats. It is typically made by reacting stearic acid with calcium hydroxide. It appears as a white powder.

Why it's used

Calcium stearate is used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods, helping to prevent clumping. It also functions as a lubricant and stabilizer in some food manufacturing processes. It is commonly found in dry mixes, spices, and confectionery.

Health notes

In the U.S., calcium stearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Major international food safety bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated calcium stearate and have not specified a numerical acceptable daily intake (ADI). Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Calcium stearate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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