Product description
Tricalcium
Citrate
CAS Registry Number:[5785-44-4/813-94-5]
Chemical Formula:(C6H5O7)2Ca3 · 4H2O
E-Number:E333
All PMI Tricalcium citrate is a natural mineral source
produced from diverse shells(Oyster shell, scollop, starfish etc.)
The all shells are harvested from Geoje coast approved from
FDA.
The most commonly used calcium salt of citric acid is
tricalcium dicitrate tetrahydrate, hereinafter referred to as tricalcium
citrate. In some countries such as USA, tricalcium citrate is simply
denominated calcium citrate. It is produced by complete neutralisation of
citric acid with a high purity calcium source such as calcium hydroxide or
calcium carbonate.
With its high calcium content of 24%, tricalcium citrate is
the most economic calcium salt among the commonly used organic calcium salts.
The following granulation types are available:
- Micronised Powder
- Nano Powder
-Tricalcium citrate is supplied in polyethylene lined paper bags.
-Net quantity is 15 kg, depending on the individual bulk
density of the desired granulation.
Properties
-White powder
-Available in different particle size
-Neutral taste
-Completely soluble in water
-Good bioavailability
-Good compressability
-High compatibility
-24% Ca-content
-Allergen and GMO free
Main functions
-Highly bioavailable calcium source in pharmaceuticals, foods
and beverages
-pH adjuster
-Sequestering and stabilising agent in food
-Firming agent for fruits and vegetables
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