Calcium citrates (E333) can be derived from a number or sources. 333 (i) - Monocalcium citrate; 333 (ii) - Dicalcium citrate; 333 (iii) - Tricalcium citrate. It is commonly used as a food additive (E333), usually as a preservative, but sometimes for flavor.
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Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Calcium citrate |
European Union | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Calcium citrate |
Philippines | Approved | CALCIUM CITRATES |
Austria | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Belgium | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Bulgaria | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Cyprus | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Czech Republic | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Denmark | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Estonia | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Finland | Approved | Calcium citrates |
France | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Germany | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Greece | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Hungary | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Ireland | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Italy | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Latvia | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Lithuania | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Luxembourg | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Malta | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Netherlands | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Poland | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Portugal | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Romania | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Slovakia | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Slovenia | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Spain | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Sweden | Approved | Calcium citrates |
United Kingdom | Approved | Calcium citrates |
Australia | Approved | Calcium citrate |
New Zealand | Approved | Calcium citrate |
E333 - Calcium citrates: Miscellaneous - Citric Acid and its Salts
E333 - Calcium citrates: Citric acid was the first additive that was produced on a large scale biotechnically. The classic method used the metabolic power of certain fungi (Aspergillus niger). Research has been undertaken with genetically modified Aspergillus niger to obtain higher yields. It is possible that these methods are already used commercially. Irrespective of possible gene modifications, citric acid-producing microorganisms grow on culture media that usually contain molasses (sugar beet)) and/or glucose. Glucose can be produced form maize starch. This can be derived from GM maize.
E333 - Calcium citrates: Large amounts may cause mouth ulcers.
Calcium citrate
Calcium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (3:2)
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid calcium salt (2:3)
Tricalcium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Tricalcium citrate
Tricalcium dicitrate
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
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Codex Alimentarius |
Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
UK Food Guide |
UK Food Standards Agency |
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.
Supplier | Country | |
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Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia | |
Trans Chem Pty Ltd | Australia | |
Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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