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Calcium Citrate A.A.S.®
- Chemical Family
- Minerals
Calcium Citrate A.A.S.® is a calcium source of high solubility that allows mineral sources to be incorporated in small volumes as product constituents. The high solubility facilitates the incorporation of the mineral sources into the food process.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Mineral Source
Product families
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition
- Birds & Poultry
- Pets
- Ruminants
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
- Energy Drinks
- Functional & Flavored Water
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- Tea Cocoa & Coffee
Food & Nutrition — Food
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Infant & Baby Food
- Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
- Functional Foods
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
- Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
- Minerals
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
- Minerals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Stabilized Mineral Sources A.A.S.
- Features
- Excellent Bioavailability, Non-Irradiated
- Functions
- Mineral Source
- Ingredient Name
- Calcium Citrate
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Food & Nutrition
- Appearance
- Fine powder, free flowing and hygroscopic..
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Mineral Type
- Calcium
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Storage Condition
Keep tightly closed in the original container, stored in a cool (8 to 20°C), dry, ventilated area. Away from light.
- Main Characteristics
Stable in food under customary conditions of storage, distribution and use.; In water provides translucent colorless suspensions.; High bio-availability / physiologically available from the food.
- Applications
- As a Calcium nutrient.
- In dietary supplements.
- Food fortification.
- Powder milk and dairy drinks and Infant formula.
- Multi-mineral, Multi-vitamin formulations
- Dietary and food suplements
- Soy/Whey products and beverages.
- Chocolate Chocolate drinks.
- Packaging Information
- Double polyethylene bag in 10Kg paper-bags.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Excellent Bioavailability
- Non-Irradiated
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Mineral Source
- Certifications and Compliance
- European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Cheese
- Chocolate Drinks
- Chocolates
- Desserts
- Dietary Supplements
- Dried Milk Products
- Flavored Water
- Fruit Juice
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Mineral Source
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Content | 14.4 - 17.6 | % w/w | — |
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble | — | — |
| pH Solution (In water at 5 %) | 6.5 - 7.9 | — | — |
| Color | White or nearly white powder | — | — |
| Direct Dry Sieving (through 60 mesh) | 1.0 | — | — |
| Density (Bulk) | 49 - 60 | g/100 mL | Ph. Eur. VII ed |
| Density (Tapped) | 52 - 63 | g/100 mL | Ph. Eur. VII ed |
| Loss on Drying (at 180°C) | max. 12 (180° C - Ph. Eur VII ed.) | % w/w | — |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobes | max. 1000 | CFU/g |
| Enterobacteriaceae (in 1g) | Absent | — |
| Coliforms (in 1g) | Absent | — |
| Yeasts and Moulds | max. 100 | CFU/g |
