Additives
Calcium Lactobionate (E399): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Stabiliser / Firming Agent
Calcium lactobionate is the calcium salt of lactobionic acid, used as a stabiliser, firming agent and calcium source, notably to keep instant pudding and dessert mixes firm. It is well tolerated and supplies bioavailable calcium. It is not authorised as a food additive in the UK or EU, but is listed by the US FDA as a firming agent.
- Category
- Stabiliser / Firming Agent
- Typically used in
- Dry pudding and dessert mixes as a firming agent and stabiliser; calcium fortification.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a UK/EU food additive; listed by the US FDA as a firming agent. Codex INS 399.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- UK Food Standards Agency (2024) — Approved additives and E numbers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-additives-and-e-numbers/approved-additives-and-e-numbers
Products
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