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Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium stearate to powdered foods to prevent clumping and caking, ensuring a …
What it is
Calcium stearate is a calcium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid found in many animal and vegetable fats. It is typically produced by reacting stearic acid with calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium stearate to powdered foods to prevent clumping and caking, ensuring a free-flowing product. It is commonly found in seasoning mixes, salts, and other powdered food products.
Health notes
Calcium stearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Scientific bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it and found no safety concerns at typical levels of consumption. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from its use in food.
Allergen info
Calcium stearate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Calcium Stearate Added To Prevent Caking
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.