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Calcium carbonate, E170 (i), is a subclass of Calcium carbonates (E170 ).

Odourless, white micro-crystalline powder.

The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

Acidity regulator - Regulates the acidity or alkalinity of a food

Anticaking agent - Helps prevent food particles from sticking together

Stabiliser - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food

International Number	Variant	Name
170 / E170	N/A	Calcium carbonates
170 / E170 (i) - selected	i	Calcium carbonate
170 / E170 (ii)	ii	Calcium hydrogen carbonate

Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

Country	Status	Matched Term
United States	Approved	Calcium carbonate
European Union	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Australia and New Zealand	Approved	Calcium carbonate

Philippines	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Japan	Unknown	None
Austria	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Belgium	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Bulgaria	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Cyprus	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Czech Republic	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Denmark	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Estonia	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Finland	Approved	Calcium carbonate
France	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Germany	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Greece	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Hungary	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Ireland	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Italy	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Latvia	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Lithuania	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Luxembourg	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Malta	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Netherlands	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Poland	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Portugal	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Romania	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Slovakia	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Slovenia	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Spain	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Sweden	Approved	Calcium carbonate
United Kingdom	Approved	Calcium carbonate
Australia	Approved	Calcium carbonate
New Zealand	Approved	Calcium carbonate

Suggest research about this Additive

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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.

Source
Codex Alimentarius
Codex Alimentarius
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
UK Food Guide
UK Food Standards Agency
UK Food Standards Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Wikipedia

Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.

CAS Number: 471-34-1
EINECS Number: 207-439-9

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Calcium carbonate 170i or E170 (i)

Type e.g. bulking agent, thickener, emulsifier, etc.

Images e.g. chemical structure, molecular structure, origin, natural form, etc.

Approvals and Bans i.e. not permitted in foods or safe to eat.

Diet and Health vegan, vegetarian, halal, genetically modified or genetically engineered, etc.

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