Calcium Carbonate — Bulk Food Grade
Calcium Carbonate is an inorganic mineral salt containing approximately 40% elemental calcium by weight, presented as a fine white odourless powder. Widely used by food manufacturers for calcium fortification, pH adjustment, and as an anti-caking agent across a broad range of food and beverage applications.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 471-34-1
- Purity / Grade
- 98.0-100.5%
- E-Number
- E170
- Appearance
- Powder
- Moisture / Loss on drying
- NMT 10%
- Lead (Pb)
- NMT 3 ppm
- Arsenic (As)
- NMT 3 ppm
- Mercury (Hg)
- NMT 1 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd)
- NMT 2 ppm
Common Uses
- Calcium fortification in beverages, juices, and plant-based milks
- Flour and cereal product enrichment
- Acidity regulator and pH buffer in food processing
- Anti-caking agent in powdered food products
- Firming agent in canned vegetables and processed foods
Specifications
- CAS: 471-34-1
- E Number: E170
- Appearance: Fine white powder, odourless
- Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; soluble in dilute acids
- Elemental calcium: ~40% w/w
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 22.7 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Calcium Carbonate — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Calcium Carbonate — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.