CAS 814-80-2
Calcium Lactate Food Grade
CAS 814-80-2C6H10CaO6 · 5 H2O308.29 g/mol (pentahydrate)
Calcium Lactate is primarily used as a calcium fortification agent in the food industry, enhancing the nutritional content of dairy products, baked goods, and beverages. Its properties as a firming and buffering agent make it an essential additive for preserving texture and stability in various culinary applications, including jelly and confectionery products.
Main applicationCalcium fortification in dairy products
Also known as
- Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate
- E327
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg paper bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 814-80-2
- Chemical formula
- C6H10CaO6 · 5 H2O
- Molecular weight
- 308.29 g/mol (pentahydrate)
- Grade
- Food grade
- Purity
- 98-101%
- Appearance
- White or off-white, odorless crystalline powder or granules
- Assay
- 98-101 % (anhydrous basis)
- Loss on Drying
- 22-27 % (consistent with pentahydrate)
- Iron
- ≤50 ppm
- Heavy Metals
- ≤10 ppm
- Arsenic/Lead
- ≤2 ppm
Calcium Lactate, with the chemical formula C6H10CaO6, is available in both anhydrous and pentahydrate forms, each offering distinct benefits in food fortification and stabilization. As a white or off-white odorless crystalline powder, it exhibits slight efflorescence and is commonly used due to its mild flavor and effective buffering capacity. Typically assayed between 98-101%, it ensures high purity and effective calcium supplementation in food and pharmaceutical applications. The compound’s versatility extends to its role as a calcium supplement in deficiency therapies, supporting vital biological functions. With an EC number 212-406-7, it adheres to international trade classifications under HS Code 29181100.
Delivery
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Calcium fortification in dairy products
- Texture stabilization in jellies and confectioneries
- Leavening and firming agent in bakery goods
- Calcium supplementation in pharmaceuticals
- Buffering and pH control in food processing
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances nutritional value with calcium enrichment
- Preserves texture and consistency in food products
- Offers a mild flavor profile
- Supports bone health through dietary supplementation
- Versatile in various food and pharmaceutical formulations
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium Lactate Food Grade?
The CAS registry number for Calcium Lactate Food Grade is 814-80-2. Its chemical formula is C6H10CaO6 · 5 H2O, with a molecular weight of 308.29 g/mol (pentahydrate). Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Calcium Lactate Food Grade?
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is also referred to as Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate and E327. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Calcium Lactate Food Grade is supplied?
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What is the purity of Calcium Lactate Food Grade?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Calcium Lactate Food Grade is 98-101%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Calcium Lactate Food Grade look like?
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is described as white or off-white, odorless crystalline powder or granules. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Calcium Lactate Food Grade used for?
Common applications include calcium fortification in dairy products, texture stabilization in jellies and confectioneries, leavening and firming agent in bakery goods, calcium supplementation in pharmaceuticals and buffering and pH control in food processing. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Calcium Lactate Food Grade?
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Cosmetics & Personal Care sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Calcium Lactate Food Grade available in?
Available in 25 kg paper bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Calcium Lactate Food Grade?
Calcium Lactate Food Grade is recorded against the EC number 212-406-7 and the HS customs code 29181100. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Calcium Lactate Food Grade
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Calcium Lactate Food Grade Powder-Henan Jindanjindanlactic.com
- 2.Calcium Lactate | C6H10CaO6 | CID 13144 - PubChempubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3.Calcium Lactate - Pharmaceutical Grade Compound at the Best Price, High Purity for Food & Health Applicationsjigspharma.com
- 4.GRAS Notice (GRN) No. 747 for Calcium lactatefda.gov
- 5.Substances Added to Food <em>(formerly EAFUS)</em>hfpappexternal.fda.gov
- 6.Calcium Lactate - an overview | ScienceDirect Topicssciencedirect.com
- 7.Calcium Lactate E327 | Acidity Regulator, Calcium Salt & Firming Agent | Global Food Additivesfoodgradeadditives.com
- 8.INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF LACTIC ACIDcec.nic.in
- 9.calcium lactatereddit.com
- 10.Calcium Lactate Supplier in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania | Zenco Systems Ltd - Chemical Divisionzencochemicals.com
- 11.Kenya’s Child Malnutrition Response Needs a More Resilient RUTF Supply Chainreddit.com
- 12.Kenya Lactates Market (2025-2031) | Trends, Outlook & Forecast6wresearch.com
- 13.Calcium Lactate Powder | VMD - Veterinary Medicine Directoratevmd.go.ke
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