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E327 — Calcium lactate

Acidity regulator

E327 (Calcium lactate), a acidity regulator, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The calcium salt of lactic acid. Used as a firming agent, calcium source, and acidity controller in cheese, drinks, and supplements.

What is Calcium lactate?

The calcium salt of lactic acid. Used as a firming agent in canned vegetables and fruits, a calcium source in fortified foods and supplements, and in baking.

What does it do to the body?

Provides calcium your body uses normally. Generally well tolerated; food-level intake is far below any toxicity threshold.

What regulators say

EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no numerical limit.

Risk rating: Safe

Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.

E-number: E327Category: Acidity regulatorAlso known as: calcium lactate

Frequently asked questions

Is E327 (Calcium lactate) safe?
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no numerical limit.
What is E327 (Calcium lactate)?
The calcium salt of lactic acid. Used as a firming agent in canned vegetables and fruits, a calcium source in fortified foods and supplements, and in baking.
What does Calcium lactate do to the body?
Provides calcium your body uses normally. Generally well tolerated; food-level intake is far below any toxicity threshold.
What are other names for E327?
E327 is also known as calcium lactate.

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