Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride
What is Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride?
Calcium carbonate is a mineral that occurs naturally as the rock calcite. Potassium chloride is a salt that occurs naturally as the mineral sylvite. Both are manufactured for use in food.
Is Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride vegan?
Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride used for?
Calcium carbonate is often used as a calcium supplement, an anti-caking agent, or a colorant.
Is Calcium Carbonate And Potassium Chloride safe?
Calcium carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient supplement and anti-caking agent.
Why it's used
Calcium carbonate is often used as a calcium supplement, an anti-caking agent, or a colorant. Potassium chloride is used as a salt substitute, a nutrient supplement, and a firming agent. They are found in a variety of processed foods.
Health notes
Calcium carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient supplement and anti-caking agent. Potassium chloride is also GRAS for use as a nutrient supplement and salt substitute. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated both substances. High intake of potassium chloride can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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