Calcium Acetate is a calcium source and mild preservative used for firmness and buffering, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
62-54-4
Formula
C4H6CaO4
Grade
Food grade, anhydrous
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
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Within our preservatives range, Calcium Acetate is a calcium source and mild preservative used for firmness and buffering. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as white hygroscopic powder, in food grade, anhydrous, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 62-54-4 and the molecular formula is C4H6CaO4.
Applications of Calcium Acetate
Where it is used:
Mould inhibition in bakery where a calcium source is also wanted
Firming agent in canned and pickled vegetables
Calcium fortification in bakery and beverage systems
Buffering and sequestering in processed foods
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in tightly closed, dry storage — hygroscopic. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Calcium Acetate
CAS No.
62-54-4
Formula
C4H6CaO4
Appearance
White hygroscopic powder
Grade
Food grade, anhydrous
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0–100.5%
Loss on drying
7.0% max
pH (5% solution)
6.3–9.6
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Tightly closed, dry storage — hygroscopic
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Mould inhibition in bakery where a calcium source is also wanted
Firming agent in canned and pickled vegetables
Calcium fortification in bakery and beverage systems
Buffering and sequestering in processed foods
What packing is Calcium Acetate supplied in?
Calcium Acetate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Calcium Acetate do you stock?
We supply food grade, anhydrous. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Calcium Acetate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
