Calcium Acetate
Calcium acetate (Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂) functions as an acidity regulator and preservative in certain foods.
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) is one of the most widely consumed calcium salts, used for dietary calcium fortification and as an acidity regulator.
Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride (CaCl₂) is used as a firming agent in vegetables and as a coagulant in cheese and tofu production.
Calcium Citrate
Calcium citrate (Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂) is a highly bioavailable calcium source used in supplements and fortified foods.
Calcium Gluconate
Calcium gluconate (Ca(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂) is a mild-tasting calcium salt used in fortified drinks and nutritional supplements.
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate (Ca(C₃H₅O₃)₂) is a soluble calcium salt used in beverages, fortified foods, and supplements.
Calcium Malate
Calcium malate (CaC₄H₄O₅) is used in fortified beverages and nutritional formulations for calcium supplementation.
Calcium Phosphate
Calcium phosphates (Ca₃(PO₄)₂, CaHPO₄, Ca(H₂PO₄)₂) are used in food fortification, baking powders, and buffering systems.
Calcium Propionate
Calcium propionate (Ca(C₃H₅O₂)₂) is used as a preservative that inhibits mold growth in bread and baked goods.
Calcium Silicate
Calcium silicate (CaSiO₃) is used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powdered ingredients.
Calcium Stearate
Calcium stearate (Ca(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₂) is used as an anti-caking and flow agent in powdered foods.
Calcium Sulfate
Calcium sulfate (CaSO₄) is used as a tofu coagulant and dough conditioner in baking.