Calcium Gluconate E578
firming agent, acidity regulator, calcium source — Primarily fermentation-derived.
Calcium D-gluconate (C12H22CaO14)
CAS: 299-28-5
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Calcium Gluconate is produced through fermentation — the same biological process used to make bread, beer, and yogurt.
Beyond food, Calcium Gluconate is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Calcium Gluconate has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Permitted as sequestrant, firming agent, and acidity regulator in various food categories.
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
Used as nutrient supplement and firming agent.
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by neutralizing gluconic acid (from glucose fermentation) with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. The resulting calcium gluconate is purified and crystallized.
Applications Beyond Food
Chelating agent in skin care products.
Calcium supplement, treatment for hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia, emergency antidote for hydrofluoric acid burns.
Rare industrial use.
Calcium supplement tablets.