Calcium Lactate (E327) — What You Need to Know
What Is Calcium Lactate?
Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of lactic acid, appearing as a white crystalline powder. It is widely used in the food industry as a firming agent, acidity regulator, and calcium fortifier. It is also popular in molecular gastronomy for creating spherified preparations.
What Is It Used For?
Used to maintain firmness in fresh-cut fruits, as a calcium fortifier in foods and supplements, and as an acidity regulator in cheese and baked goods.
Safety Assessment
Calcium salt of lactic acid. Provides both calcium supplementation and acid regulation. Widely used to maintain firmness in fresh-cut fruits (prevents browning and softening). Provides bioavailable calcium. No safety concerns. Used in molecular gastronomy for spherification. Also used as a calcium supplement (contains 13% elemental calcium).
Based on current evidence, Calcium Lactate is rated Safe with a score of 9/10. This is 0.2 points above the average for acidity regulators (8.8/10). Last reviewed by regulators: 2014.
Commonly Found In
Always check the label for E327 or 'Calcium Lactate'
▶Chemical Information
Frequently Asked Questions about Calcium Lactate
Quick Facts
- E-Number
- E327
- INS Number
- INS 327
- Category
- Acidity Regulators
- Origin
- Synthetic
- FDA Status
- GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
- EFSA Status
- ADI not specified — considered safe with no numerical limit needed
- ADI
- Not specified mg/kg bw/day
- Last Review
- 2014
Related Additives
Other acidity regulators in the same family