Praylev™ Aerocal 308

Praylev™ Aerocal 308 is a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate white powder or deliquescent crystalline powder.

Brand: Praylev (6 products)

Ingredient Name: Calcium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate

Functions: Leavening Agent

Features: Antimicrobial, pH Balancing

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, GMO-free, Halal, Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ISO 9001, Kosher

End Uses: Cookies, Pastries

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
10031-30-8
Ingredients
Calcium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate
EC No.
600-059-8
Technologies
Product Families
Identification Test

Positive tests for calcium and phosphate Positive tests for calcium and phosphate

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
Key Properties
  • Buffering Agent 
  • Nutrient
  • Sequestrant

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications
  • MCPM is used a leavening agent in bakery products.
  • MCPM can be used in dough conditioners as a pH regulator and to provide calcium in yeast raised bakery products. 
  • MCPM can be used as a calcium and/or phosphorus supplement in pharmaceuticals, multivitamins, and pet/animal food as well as in a wide variety of processed foods and beverages.
  • Calcium Phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic; MCP, DCP, and TCP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under 21 CFR 182.1217 and 182.8217 as a multiple purpose food additive and nutrient when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. 
  • Mono-, di-, and tricalcium phosphate have specific approval as components of coatings used on food contact surfaces of packages in 21 CFR 175.300. 
  • Calcium phosphate and calcium hydrogen phosphate are classified as stabilizers when migrating from food-packaging surfaces in 21 CFR 181.29. 
  • Calcium Phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic; MCP, DCP, and TCP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in animal foods under 21 CFR 582.1217 and 582.5217 as a general purpose food additive and as a nutrient and/or dietary supplement when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practices.

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Formula
Ca(H2PO4)2. H20
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
GradeFood grade--
Total P2O5 (anhydrous)55.5 - 61.1%QWI.90093
Assay (Ca, dried basis)min. 95%QWI.90011
Molecular Weight252.0--
Cao 19.0 - 24.8%QWI.90011
Loss on drying (at 600°C)max. 1.0%QWI.90083
Loss on ignition (at 8000°C)max. 25.0%QWI.90045
Neutralizing Valu80 - 90%QWI.90073
Impurities content (Pb)max. 2.0ppmQWI.90042
Impurities content (As)max. 3.0ppmQWI.90006
Impurities content (f)max. 30.0ppmQWI.90030
Impurities content (Cd)max. 1.0ppmICP
Impurities content (Hg)max. 1.0ppmICP
Heavy metals (as Pb)max. 1.00ppmQWI.90633
Bulk density0.52 - 0.72 g/cm³ QWI.90017 Calculation
Bulk density34.5 - 44.9lbs/ft³QWI.90017 Calculation
Granulometry 150 µm (100 US mesh)max. 8.0%QWI.90064
Granulometry Thru 75 µm (200 US mesh)min. 75.0%QWI.90064
SolubilityInsoluble--
CaO content22.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Certifications

ISO 9001, Kosher, NAFTA, HALAL

Regulations & Statements

Meets the requirements of current European Community regulations (Council Directive 2008/84/EC) as well as the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) current edition. Are subject to a quantitative limitation fixed by the consolidated edition of the European Community Regulation 95/2/CE – Annex IV and b GMO free – Allergen free – BSE/TSE free – Mineral origin

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
Plant location Augusta, GA-USA
Packaging types Multiwall bags or Supersacks
Handling precautions See MSDS

 

Storage & Handling

Storage & Shelf Life

Store at room temperature. Keep in the packaging of origin, shrink-wrapped.
Best before: 2 years after production date.