Calcium Lactate Gluconate

Calcium lactate gluconate is a compound composed of calcium, lactate, and gluconate ions. It is commonly used as a calcium supplement and food additive due to its high bioavailability and neutral taste.

Chemical Formula: C₉H₁₈CaO₁₀

Appearance: A white, odorless powder.

Uses:

• Food and Beverage Industry: Calcium lactate gluconate is utilized as a food additive and nutritional supplement in the food and beverage industry.

• Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: It may be incorporated into cosmetics and personal care products such as skincare creams, lotions, and oral care products.

• Calcium Supplement: Utilized as a calcium supplement in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, and liquid suspensions. It provides a bioavailable source of calcium, essential for bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission.

• Antacid: In some formulations, It is considered an antacid to relieve symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach by neutralizing excess stomach acid.

• Nutritional Supplements: This chemical is included in dietary supplements and multivitamin-mineral formulations to increase calcium intake and support overall health and wellness.

• Baking: In baking applications, calcium lactate gluconate may be used as a leavening agent, which interacts with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to generate carbon dioxide gas and promote dough rising.