Ingredient

Calcium Sources

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Role in food
Calcium compounds are often added to foods to increase their calcium content, serving as …

What it is

Calcium is a mineral naturally found in many foods, like dairy products, leafy greens, and fish. It is also added to foods as a nutrient. In food processing, calcium compounds can be derived from mineral sources or animal byproducts.

Why it's used

Calcium compounds are often added to foods to increase their calcium content, serving as a nutrient fortification. They can also act as firming agents, helping to maintain the texture of fruits and vegetables in canned or processed products. Calcium is frequently added to beverages like orange juice and plant-based milk alternatives.

Health notes

Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes many calcium compounds as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has established a tolerable upper intake level for calcium. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated calcium compounds.

Allergen info

Calcium itself is not a major allergen. However, if derived from milk, it would be considered a dairy allergen. Not a source of gluten.

Products containing Calcium Sources

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Simply Orange, Orange Juice The Minute Maid Company Simply Orange, Orange Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 47kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 10.9Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Unsweetened Orange Juice From Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 12.1Carbs 100% Orange No Pulp Juice From Concentrate With Calcium & Vitamin D, Orange Topco Associates, Inc. 100% Orange No Pulp Juice From Concentrate With Calcium & Vitamin D, Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 12.1Carbs Super Store Industries 100% Pure Orange Juice, Calcium Rich Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs Calcium Rich Orange Juice Super Store Industries Calcium Rich Orange Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Orange Juice From Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. 100% Calcium Fortified Orange Juice From Concentrate, Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. 100% Orange No Pulp Calcium & Vitamin D Premium Juice, Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 1375kcal 25Protein 0Fat 325Carbs Supervalu, Inc. No Pulp Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Original Calcium & Vitamin D Low Pulp Orange Juice, Original Calcium & Vitamin D The Minute Maid Company Original Calcium & Vitamin D Low Pulp Orange Juice, Original Calcium & Vitamin D Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs No Pulp Orange Juice, No Pulp Orange Hy-Vee, Inc. No Pulp Orange Juice, No Pulp Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks —kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs 100% Orange No Pulp Calcium & Vitamin D Premium Juice, Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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