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Calcium Lactate

What is Calcium Lactate?

Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate. It is used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medicinally. It is often found in aged cheeses. [1]



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Products containing Calcium Lactate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Calcium lactate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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