Calcium Blend
What is Calcium Blend?
A blend of calcium compounds, often including calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, or calcium phosphate. These are typically mineral-based ingredients used to increase the calcium content of foods. They are processed to ensure they are safe and effective for food use.
Is Calcium Blend a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Blend used for?
Manufacturers add calcium blends to fortify foods with calcium, a nutrient essential for bone health.
Is Calcium Blend safe?
Calcium compounds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrients or dietary supplements.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium blends to fortify foods with calcium, a nutrient essential for bone health. They are commonly found in dairy and non-dairy beverages, yogurts, cereals, and baked goods to boost their nutritional profile.
Health notes
Calcium compounds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrients or dietary supplements. The FDA permits calcium compounds in food under specific conditions. JECFA has evaluated various calcium salts and established specifications for their use. Excessive calcium intake from all sources can lead to health issues, but typical amounts added to foods are unlikely to cause harm.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Calcium blends are mineral-based and do not contain any of the major allergens.
Foods that contain Calcium Blend
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