Ingredient · E327

Calcium Lactate

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium lactate to foods for several reasons, including as a firming agent, …

What it is

Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made from calcium and lactic acid. Lactic acid is naturally produced by fermentation, often from carbohydrates like corn starch or sugar beets. It can also be made by reacting lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium lactate to foods for several reasons, including as a firming agent, a thickener, and a leavening agent. It is also used to fortify foods with calcium. You can find it in products like pasta dinners, yogurt, and various beverages.

Health notes

Calcium lactate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium lactate and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified). The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated it and considers it safe for use as a food additive. At typical intake levels in food, it is considered safe; however, excessive intake of calcium from any source can lead to adverse effects.

Allergen info

Calcium lactate is not a major allergen. While lactic acid can be produced from lactose, the final calcium lactate product is typically lactose-free.

Products containing Calcium Lactate

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Bty Crk Suddenly Pasta Salad Pasta Seas Caesar Twin Pk Dough Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat - Savoury (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 346kcal 11.5Protein 1.9Fat 71.2Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Yoplait Fruplait Lf Ygrt Strwbry/Peach Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes (Perishable) 88kcal 2.6Protein 0.4Fat 18.6Carbs CRYSTAL LIGHT Crystal Light, Truvia, Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix, Tangerine Mango Powdered Drinks 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs SPARTAN Chunky Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 82kcal 2.9Protein 5.3Fat 6.1Carbs Pasta Sides Stroganoff Lipton Pasta Sides Stroganoff Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 367kcal 11.7Protein 2.5Fat 71.7Carbs Pasta Sides Cheesy Cheddar Lipton Pasta Sides Cheesy Cheddar Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 365kcal 12.7Protein 3.2Fat 71.4Carbs SHINY Shiny, Jam, Apple Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 170kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links JENNIE.O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 135kcal 16.7Protein 8.3Fat 0Carbs Oka, Aloe Vera Drink, Original OKA Oka, Aloe Vera Drink, Original Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 36kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9Carbs OKF CORPORATION Okf, Aloe Vera Drink, Peach Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 38kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.2Carbs FRESH & EASY Nonfat Greek Yogurt Yogurt 80kcal 8Protein 0Fat 11.3Carbs FRESH & EASY Non Fat Greek Yogurt Yogurt 80kcal 8Protein 0Fat 11.3Carbs
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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.