White, hygroscopic, bulky, crystalline solid; a slight odour of acetic acid may be present; the monohydrate may be needles, granules or powder.

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

• Acidity regulator - Regulates the acidity or alkalinity of a food

• Preservative - Helps protect against food deterioration caused by micro-organisms

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

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

calcium ethanoate or acetate of lime
Acetate of lime
Acetic acid calcium salt
Calcium diacetate
Lime pyrolignite

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