Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate Food Grade is used in the food industry as an approved firming agent, curing agent, gel agent, thickener, flavor enhancer and leavening agent. It is also used to regulate acidity levels, in cheese making, as baking soda ( baking powder) in baking, and it is also used as a buffer and as such is a constituent of baking powders. It's commonly used as a calcium fortifier in various food products including beverages and supplements. It is also used as a preservative, when added to fresh-cut fruits, it keeps foods firm and extends the shelf life, without a bitter taste. Calcium lactate pentahydrate food grade is used in sugar-free foods to prevent tooth from decaying. When added to chewing gum containing xylitol, it increases the remineralization of tooth enamel. Itâ??s also used in dentifrices to avoid the loss of tooth enamel and remove tartar from tooth surface. Sales Specifications Form: Granule Color: White or slightly creamy Identification: Positive test for lactate: Passes test Positive test for calcium: Passes test Purity Assay: 98.0 101.0 % w/w Assay calcium: 13.1 14.5 % w/w Loss on drying: 22.0-27.0 % w/w pH (5% solution): 6.0 8.0 Iron Max.: 50 ppm Chlorid Max.: 80 ppm Sulphate Max.: 400 ppm Phosphate Max.: 150 ppm Fluoride Max.: 15 ppm Heavy metals (as Pb) Max.: 5 ppm Lead Max.: 2 ppm Arsenic Max.: 1 ppm Mercury Max.: 1 ppm Reducing substances(sugars): Passes test Volatile fatty acids: Passes test Magnesium and alkali salts Max.: 1 % w/w Acidity and alkali: Passes test Mesophilic bacteria Max.: 1000 Counts/g Moulds Max.: 100 Counts/g Yeasts Max.: 50 Counts/g Packing 55.12 lb paper bag, 30 bags per pallet
