Ingredient

Calcium Lactate Gluconate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This ingredient is often used as a firming agent, stabilizer, and calcium fortifier in …

What it is

Calcium lactate gluconate is a salt formed from calcium, lactic acid, and gluconic acid. It is typically produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates, followed by a reaction with calcium compounds.

Why it's used

This ingredient is often used as a firming agent, stabilizer, and calcium fortifier in foods. It helps maintain texture in fruits and vegetables, and is commonly found in beverages, dairy products, and baked goods.

Health notes

Calcium lactate gluconate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food. It serves as a source of calcium, an essential nutrient. International bodies like JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) have evaluated it, and it is permitted for use in many countries.

Allergen info

Calcium lactate gluconate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Calcium Lactate Gluconate

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LIDL Mixed Fruit Juice Beverage From Concentrates, Mixed Fruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6Carbs LIDL Fruit Punch Blend Of 2 Juices From Concentrates, Fruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6Carbs Ruby's Naturals, Inc. Specialty Brewed Bars, Craft Brewed Root Beer Float Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 80kcal 2Protein 1Fat 16Carbs QCK, LLC Hoist, Perfectly Isotonic Drink, Dragonfruit, Dragonfruit Sport Drinks 14kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Silkroad Exclusive Inc Nth Degree, Sport Water, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Pomegranate Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs EFFI FOODS Effi, Probiotic Carebar, Jasmine Green Tea & Honey Lemon, Jasmine Green Tea & Honey Lemon Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 333kcal 13.3Protein 13.3Fat 46.7Carbs Hydro One, LLC Lemon Lime Gluten Free Sport Drink, Lemon Lime Sport Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.5Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company 100% Juice Blend, Ruby Red Grapefruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 54kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs

QCK, LLC Orange Flavored Hydration Drink, Orange Water 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.0Carbs

QCK, LLC Dragon Fruit Flavored Hydration Drink, Dragon Fruit Water 15kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.0Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Honeycrisp Apple Flavored Juic'D Right Enhanced Juice Beverage From Concentrate, Honeycrisp Apple Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 30kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Watermelon Strawberry Flavored Juic'D Right Enhanced Juice Beverage Blend Of Three Juices From Concentrate, Watermelon Strawberry Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 30kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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