Calcium Carbonate Food Grade
Form :
Powder
Molecular Weight :
100.0869 g/mol
Boiling Point :
2670 °C
Melting Point :
825 °C
Solubility :
Sparingly soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol
Description :
Calcium Carbonate Food Grade Supplier & Distributor for UK
Chemical Bull supplies chemical raw materials and food ingredients for manufacturing, supporting Calcium Carbonate Food Grade sourcing as a supplier, distributor, wholesaler and exporter for UK. We serve bakery manufacturers, cereal producers, beverage formulators, dairy-alternative manufacturers and nutritional premix producers seeking specifications and bulk supply quotations.
Source food-grade Calcium Carbonate powder against your approved purity, particle size and application requirements. Our team coordinates available samples, manufacturer documentation, packaging options and delivery arrangements.
Overview of Calcium Carbonate Food Grade
Calcium Carbonate Food Grade is a calcium-containing mineral ingredient used for calcium fortification and selected technological functions in food manufacturing. Its suitability depends on purity, particle characteristics and compliance with the required food-grade specification.
Manufacturers use suitable grades in fortified bakery products, cereals, snacks, dairy alternatives and nutritional premixes. Particle size influences dispersion, mouthfeel and sedimentation, making grade selection important for finished-product quality.
Calcium Carbonate has very low water solubility. Liquid formulations generally require an appropriate dispersion and suspension system rather than an assumption that the powder will dissolve. Industrial grades should not be substituted for documented food-grade material.
Product Profile & Specifications
Product name: Calcium Carbonate Food Grade
Common names: Food-Grade Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate Powder, CaCO3
CAS number: 471-34-1
Appearance: Typically white powder
Main functions: Calcium fortification and application-specific acidity regulation or anti-caking; INS 170(i)
Food Manufacturing Applications of Calcium Carbonate Food Grade
Fortified Bread & Bakery Products
Bakery manufacturers use suitable food-grade Calcium Carbonate to increase calcium content in bread, biscuits and other baked products. Trials should assess powder distribution, dough behaviour, product volume, texture and flavour at the intended addition level.
Breakfast Cereals & Snack Foods
Calcium Carbonate can provide calcium in suitable cereal blends, extruded products and snacks. Manufacturers should validate blend uniformity, processing performance and finished-product calcium content before making nutritional declarations.
Dairy Alternatives & Fortified Beverages
Selected fine-particle grades can be evaluated in plant-based drinks and other suitable fortified beverages. Formulators should assess dispersion, sedimentation, mouthfeel and stability during heat treatment and storage. An appropriate stabiliser system may be required.
Nutrition Premixes & Powdered Foods
Premix manufacturers use food-grade Calcium Carbonate as a calcium source in suitable nutritional blends and powdered foods. Particle size, bulk density and mixing conditions should support uniform distribution and minimise segregation during handling.
Acidity Regulation & Powder Processing
Calcium Carbonate can provide acidity-regulating or anti-caking functions in specific permitted food applications. Its reaction with acids can release carbon dioxide, so manufacturers should evaluate its effect on pH, gas formation and the complete processing system.
Calcium Carbonate Food Grade Price & Bulk Supply
Food-grade Calcium Carbonate price depends on the manufacturer, purity, particle size distribution, production method, packaging and order quantity. Share your application, required volume and delivery location to request current bulk pricing.
For an accurate quotation, provide your approved food-grade specification and identify whether the material is intended for bakery fortification, beverages, cereals or premix production. Include any limits for heavy metals, microbiological quality and particle size.
Confirm sample availability, minimum order quantity, packing options and lead time during enquiry. Regular buyers can share monthly consumption and delivery frequency for repeat supply planning.
Food-Grade Calcium Carbonate Sourcing Support
Chemical Bull supports procurement, quality and R&D teams with Calcium Carbonate sourcing against defined technical and commercial requirements. Buyers can request available manufacturer specifications, documents and samples for dispersion, sensory and production trials before bulk approval.
We coordinate enquiries according to the required food grade, particle characteristics, quantity, packaging and destination.
Calcium Carbonate Food Grade COA, MSDS & Storage
Request the batch Certificate of Analysis, technical specification and available Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS). Review identity, assay, particle size, elemental impurity limits, microbiological requirements and supporting food-grade documentation against your purchase specification.
Store in tightly closed original packaging in a clean, dry area, protected from contamination and strong odours. Follow the manufacturer's handling instructions and use appropriate dust control during weighing, transfer and blending.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Calcium Carbonate Food Grade in bulk for UK?
Contact Chemical Bull with your manufacturing application, approved specification, required particle size, quantity and delivery location to enquire about bulk supply.
What details are required for a food-grade Calcium Carbonate price quotation?
Provide the required purity, particle size distribution, application, quantity, packaging preference and destination. Include your approved impurity limits and documentation requirements.
Can I request samples, COA, SDS, MOQ and lead time?
Enquire about available samples, batch COA, SDS/MSDS, technical specifications and supporting food-grade documents. Confirm MOQ, packing options and estimated lead time with the quotation.
What is food-grade Calcium Carbonate used for?
It is used as a calcium source in suitable fortified bakery products, cereals, snacks, beverages and nutritional premixes. Selected food applications also use it for acidity regulation or anti-caking.
Why is particle size important when selecting Calcium Carbonate?
Particle size affects dispersion, mouthfeel, settling and blend uniformity. A grade suitable for a dry bakery mix may behave differently in a beverage, so manufacturers should validate it in the intended formulation.
Contact Chemical Bull to discuss food-grade Calcium Carbonate specifications, samples and bulk purchasing requirements for manufacturing.
