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Calcium Citrate A.A.S.®

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.

Brand: Stabilized Mineral Sources A.A.S. (22 products)

Ingredient Name: Calcium Citrate

Functions: Mineral Source

Features: Excellent Bioavailability, Non-Irradiated

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Minerals
Ingredient Name
Calcium Citrate
Mineral Type
Calcium
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Mineral Source
Food Ingredients Functions
Mineral Source
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Mineral Source
Technologies
Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Minerals
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Minerals

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Excellent Bioavailability,
Non-Irradiated
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 & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed,
Food & Nutrition
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
Food & Nutrition Applications
Cheese,
Chocolate Drinks,
Chocolates,
Desserts,
Dietary Supplements,
Dried Milk Products,
Flavored Water,
Fruit Juice,
Infant Formula,
Juices,
Milk Powder,
Pasta,
RTD Nutrition Formulas,
Snacks,
Sports Drinks,
Yogurt
Product 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.
  • Balance food for pets
  • Fruit pulp juice and powder
  • Bakery products, pasta and snacks
     

Properties

Appearance
Fine powder, free flowing and hygroscopic..
Odor
Characteristic
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Content14.4 - 17.6% w/w-
SolubilityVery slightly soluble--
pH Solution (In water at 5 %)6.5 - 7.9--
ColorWhite or nearly white powder--
Direct Dry Sieving (through 60 mesh)1.0--
Density (Bulk)49 - 60g/100 mLPh. Eur. VII ed
Density (Tapped)52 - 63g/100 mLPh. Eur. VII ed
Loss on Drying (at 180°C)max. 12 (180° C - Ph. Eur VII ed.)% w/w-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobesmax. 1000CFU/g-
Enterobacteriaceae (in 1g)Absent--
Coliforms (in 1g)Absent--
Yeasts and Mouldsmax. 100CFU/g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags
Packaging Information

Double polyethylene bag in 10Kg paper-bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Keep tightly closed in the original container, stored in a cool (8 to 20°C), dry, ventilated area. Away from light.