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Calcium Citrates

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Calcium Citrates are calcium salts of citric acid, used as acidity regulators, stabilisers, and firming agents in food products. They are produced by reacting citric acid with calcium sources.

Also known as 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3), Calcium citrate, Calcium Citrates, Dicalcium citrate, Monocalcium citrate, Tricalcium citrate
INCI name Calcium Citrates
E number E333
INS number 333
EC number 212-391-7
CosIng ID 32319
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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