Ingredient

Calcium Acetate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium acetate as a firming agent, a stabilizer, or a preservative. It …

What it is

Calcium acetate is a salt of acetic acid, a common food acid. It is produced when acetic acid reacts with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. It appears as a white crystalline powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium acetate as a firming agent, a stabilizer, or a preservative. It helps maintain the texture of fruits and vegetables in processed foods. It is often found in baked goods, candies, and baking mixes.

Health notes

Calcium acetate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is used in some medications to control high blood phosphate levels. JECFA has evaluated calcium acetate and established an acceptable daily intake. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Calcium Acetate

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CAFE VALLEY BAKERY Lemon Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 386kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 52.6Carbs Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Cinnamon Rolls, Raisins, Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 337kcal 4.5Protein 10.1Fat 58.4Carbs Sunmark Laffy Taffy, Stretchy & Tangy Candy, Banana, Banana Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 376kcal 0Protein 9.4Fat 80Carbs Sunmark Laffy Taffy, Stretchy Tangy Candy Dulce, Watermelon Sandia, Watermelon Sandia Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 376kcal 0Protein 9.4Fat 80Carbs Sunmark Laffy Taffy, Stretchy Tangy Candy, Grape, Grape Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 376kcal 0Protein 9.4Fat 80Carbs Sunmark Laffy Taffy, Stretchy & Tangy Candy Dulce, Cherry Cereza, Cherry Cereza Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 376kcal 0Protein 9.4Fat 80Carbs LIDL Triple Chocolate Creme Cake, Triple Chocolate Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 375kcal 3.6Protein 19.6Fat 44.6Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Bty Crk Krspy Krm Dnt Cake Mix W Orig Doughnut Glaze Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies 392kcal 3.9Protein 4.9Fat 82.3Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Baby Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 375kcal 2.5Protein 16.2Fat 57.5Carbs General Mills, Inc. Mini Cinnamon Rolls Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 356kcal 3.3Protein 13.3Fat 53.3Carbs General Mills, Inc. Mini Cinnamon Rolls Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 356kcal 3.3Protein 13.3Fat 53.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Lemon Cake Bites Enrobed In Lemon Fondant Icing Topped With White String Icing, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 368kcal 1.8Protein 14.0Fat 56.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.