Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Calamus--prohibited
FlavoringCalamus is a flavoring agent derived from the rhizome of Acorus calamus plant, historically used to impart warm, spicy notes to beverages and foods. Due to toxicological concerns, particularly regarding the compound beta-asarone, calamus has been prohibited in food use by the FDA and other major regulatory bodies.
Calcium Acetate
ColorantCalcium acetate (CAS 62-54-4) is a calcium salt of acetic acid used in food processing as a firming agent, pH control agent, and stabilizer. It serves multiple technological functions including texturizing, sequestering, and acting as a processing aid in various food applications.
Calcium Ascorbate
AntioxidantCalcium ascorbate is a mineral salt combining calcium and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that functions as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and color degradation in processed foods while providing supplemental calcium and vitamin C.
Calcium Benzoate
OtherCalcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid and functions as an antimicrobial preservative in food and beverages. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, thereby extending product shelf life and maintaining food safety.
Calcium Bromate
LeaveningCalcium bromate is a leavening agent and dough strengthener used in baking to improve bread quality and texture. It functions by oxidizing gluten proteins, enhancing dough elasticity and gas retention during fermentation and baking.
Calcium Caprate
EmulsifierCalcium caprate is a salt derived from capric acid (a saturated medium-chain fatty acid) and calcium. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and release agent in food products, helping to improve texture and prevent clumping.
Calcium Caprylate
EmulsifierCalcium caprylate is a salt derived from caprylic acid (an 8-carbon saturated fatty acid) and calcium. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food manufacturing, helping to improve texture and prevent clumping in powdered products.
Calcium Carbonate
ColorantCalcium carbonate (CAS 471-34-1) is a naturally occurring mineral compound commonly used in food as an anticaking agent, leavening agent, and nutrient supplement. It serves multiple functions including pH control, moisture regulation, and as a source of dietary calcium in fortified foods.
Calcium Caseinate
ColorantCalcium caseinate is a milk-derived protein product made by precipitating casein (milk protein) with calcium. It serves multiple functions in food manufacturing including as a stabilizer, thickener, texturizer, and nutrient fortification ingredient, with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Calcium Chloride
Acidity-regulatorCalcium chloride is an inorganic salt commonly used in food processing as a firming agent, desiccant, and pH regulator. It strengthens cell walls in vegetables and fruits, prevents caking in dry products, and supports various food manufacturing processes.
Calcium Citrate
NutrientCalcium citrate (CAS 813-94-5) is a calcium salt of citric acid used in food as a nutrient supplement, firming agent, and pH control agent. It is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use in food products.
Calcium Cyclamate--prohibited
SweetenerCalcium cyclamate is a synthetic non-nutritive sweetener approximately 30-40 times sweeter than sucrose. It was widely used in beverages and processed foods but has been prohibited in many countries, including the United States, due to regulatory decisions based on animal study findings.
Calcium Diglutamate
OtherCalcium diglutamate is a calcium salt of glutamic acid that functions as a food additive, though its specific applications in food products remain largely undocumented. With no reported adverse events or FDA recalls, and minimal regulatory approval data, this additive represents an understudied category in the food safety landscape.
Calcium Fumarate
NutrientCalcium fumarate is a nutrient supplement derived from fumaric acid and calcium that serves as a source of dietary calcium. It is used in food products to fortify or supplement calcium content and support nutritional requirements.
Calcium Gluconate
FlavoringCalcium gluconate is a calcium salt derived from gluconic acid, functioning as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement in food products. It is used to improve texture, maintain firmness in processed foods, and provide bioavailable calcium fortification.
Calcium Glycerophosphate
StabilizerCalcium glycerophosphate is an organic compound combining calcium with glycerophosphoric acid, functioning as both a nutrient supplement and stabilizer in food products. It is used to fortify foods with bioavailable calcium while providing textural stability and thickening properties.
Calcium Hexametaphosphate
SequestrantCalcium hexametaphosphate (CHMP) is an inorganic salt used as a sequestrant in food processing. It binds to metal ions and other compounds to improve food stability, texture, and shelf life in various applications including seafood, beverages, and processed foods.
Calcium Hydroxide
NutrientCalcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound derived from limestone that functions as a firming agent, nutrient supplement, and pH control agent in food processing. It is widely used in food manufacturing and has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Calcium Hypophosphite
AntioxidantCalcium hypophosphite (CAS 7789-79-9) is an inorganic salt compound used as an antioxidant in food products. It functions to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life by inhibiting deterioration caused by exposure to oxygen.
Calcium Iodate
NutrientCalcium iodate (CAS 7789-80-2) is an inorganic salt used as a dough strengthener, flour treating agent, and iodine nutrient supplement in food processing. It improves bread quality while fortifying flour with essential iodine to support thyroid health.
Calcium Lactate
FlavoringCalcium lactate is a calcium salt of lactic acid that functions as a multi-purpose food additive in numerous applications. It serves primarily as a dough strengthener, firming agent, and nutrient supplement while also contributing to flavor enhancement and pH control in various food products.
Calcium Lactobionate
Firming-agentCalcium lactobionate is a calcium salt derived from lactobionic acid, used as a firming agent in food products to maintain texture and structural integrity. It functions by strengthening cell walls and is primarily utilized in processed foods where firmness retention is desired.
Calcium Laurate
EmulsifierCalcium laurate is a salt formed from calcium and lauric acid (a fatty acid). It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food products, helping to improve texture and prevent clumping in dry ingredients.
Calcium Lignosulfonate
OtherCalcium lignosulfonate is a surface-active agent derived from lignin, a natural polymer found in wood. It is used in food processing as an emulsifier and dispersing agent to improve texture and stability in various food products.
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