Calcium gluconate is a mineral supplement.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| European Union | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Philippines | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Austria | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Belgium | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Denmark | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Estonia | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Finland | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| France | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Germany | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Greece | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Hungary | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Ireland | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Italy | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Latvia | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Malta | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Poland | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Portugal | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Romania | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Spain | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Sweden | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| Australia | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Calcium gluconate |
E578 - Calcium gluconate: Synthetic. Picks up metal traces and holds them in the product. No known adverse effects but may cause stomach upsets and heart problems. Firming agent and buffer, sequestrant, acidity regular, artificial sweetener base. Used medically to replenish calcium in the body. Is contained in a large range of products but meat and cheese, infant formula supplement.
E578 - Calcium gluconate: Synthetic. Picks up metal traces and holds them in the product. No known adverse effects but may cause stomach upsets and heart problems. Firming agent and buffer, sequestrant, acidity regular, artificial sweetener base. Used medically to replenish calcium in the body. Is contained in a large range of products but meat and cheese, infant formula supplement.
E578 - Calcium gluconate: No known adverse effects.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Calcium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Calcium di-D-gluconate monohydrate
Calcium di-dextro-gluconate monohydrate
Calcium hexagluconate
Gluconic acid calcium salt
D-gluconic acid calcium salt (2:1)
dextro- gluconic acid calcium salt (2:1)
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
 | Sinca Industries (Chemicals) Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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