Calcum Carbonate
What is Calcum Carbonate?
Calcium carbonate is a common chemical compound found naturally in rocks and shells. In food, it's typically manufactured from mineral sources. It is a white, odorless powder.
Is Calcum Carbonate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcum Carbonate used for?
Manufacturers add calcium carbonate as an anti-caking agent to prevent powders from clumping, and as a source of calcium.
Is Calcum Carbonate safe?
Calcium carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium carbonate as an anti-caking agent to prevent powders from clumping, and as a source of calcium. It is also used as a color white and a firming agent. It can be found in baked goods, dairy products, and some dietary supplements.
Health notes
Calcium carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of dietary calcium, which is essential for bone health. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium carbonate. It is commonly used as a calcium supplement.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Calcum Carbonate
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268kcal
—Protein
3.7Fat
51.2Carbs
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Italian Bread, Italian
250kcal
9.4Protein
3.1Fat
50Carbs
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High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
351kcal
2.7Protein
8.1Fat
64.9Carbs
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