Calcium Acetate
What is Calcium Acetate?
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.
Is Calcium Acetate vegan?
Calcium Acetate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Acetate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Calcium Acetate a major allergen?
Calcium acetate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Calcium Acetate used for?
Manufacturers add calcium acetate as a firming agent, a stabilizer, or a preservative.
Is Calcium Acetate safe?
Calcium acetate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
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.
Foods that contain Calcium Acetate
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