Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate is a multifunctional food additive (e.g. acidity regulator, emulsifying salt, firming agent, flour treatment agent, thickener, nutrient) and source of calcium.
Found In
- Beverages
- Beverages
Also Known As
- Calcium Dilactate
- Calcium Dilactate Hydrate
- E327
- Calcium Dilactate
- Calcium Dilactate Hydrate
- E327
The Beverage Bottom Line
Calcium lactate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Calcium lactate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed)
In 2006 and 2011, dietary reference intakes for calcium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
In 2008, FDA approved a health claim for calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis.
In 1978, the health aspects of calcium lactate as a food additive were evaluated.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses. Calcium is a mineral permitted as a supplemental ingredient. Calcium lactate is also permitted as a natural health product.
In 2006 and 2011, dietary reference intakes for calcium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025