Calcium Lactate
- IUPAC Name
- calcium bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10CaO6
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 218.2200
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Calcium lactate; Calcium dilactate; E327
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 99% min
- Physical Form
- Solid
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt extensively used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Calcium lactate is one of the chelated forms, which means the calcium is combined with an organic acid. Chelated calcium lactate has the advantage of being a more easily absorbed capacity of calcium in the body. Calcium is a mineral found naturally in food, and it is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium lactate can also bind to other minerals and aid in their removal from the body.
Manufacturing Process
Calcium lactate is produced using fermentation by mixing lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. Calcium lactate is soluble in cold liquids and can be used with acidic, high-alcohol, or fatty mediums.