Complaint
Product Name | Calcium L-lactate |
Category | API |
Analysis | HPLC |
Storage | Keep in cool and dry place, well-closed, away from moisture or direct sunlight. |
L-calcium lactate is a kind of calcium preparation approved as food by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Its chemical formula is C6H10CaO6·5H2O. It is highly valued for its advantages such as high calcium content, high solubility, high absorption rate, high safety and reasonable price.
calcium lactate is a natural calcium l-lactate with high solubility. It is formed by the reaction of lactic acid and calcium carbonate. It is a kind of high-quality synthetic calcium lactate.
| Specification | Standard |
| Appearance | White granular or white powder |
| Assay | 98-101% |
| Loss on drying | 22-27% |
| Dissociative acid and dissociative alkali | Eligible |
| Volatile fatty acid | Eligible |
| Arseni c | 2ppm max |
| Lead | 2ppm max |
| Mercur y | 1ppm max |
| Magnesium and alkali salts | 1% max |
| Iron(as Fe) | 0.005%max |
| Chloride(As Cl) | 0.05% max |
| Sulphate(As SO4) | 0.075% max |
| Fluoride(as F) | 0.0015% max |
Product Appearance:
Almost odourless, white crystalline powder or granules.
Soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol.
10% Calcium lactate solution at room temperature will not crystallize.
Calcium lactate is very soluble in hot water, and the aqueous solution is a colorless, odorless and transparent liquid.
Used as the mineral fortifier in sports beverage, juice, diet foods and baby products because of its neutral taste, stability and high bioavailability;
Used to enhance the minerals in milk and fermented milk drink without impact on the product flavor and taste and risks of protein precipitation;
Used in jelly, gum, jam and minced fish to adjust pH, stabilize gel and enhance the gel strength;
Used in tooth paste to prevent mineral loss from the enamel, reduce formation of dental calculus and protect teeth;
Used in some pharmacies for direct compress tablet.
