Comparing E170I - Calcium carbonate vs E341II - Dicalcium phosphate
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Popular questions
What is chalk made of?
Traditional chalk is mostly calcium carbonate (CaCO3), a naturally occurring mineral; some modern blackboard “chalk” sticks may instead use calcium sulfate (gypsum).
What is chalk paint?
It’s a matte decorative paint that uses calcium carbonate as a white pigment/filler to create a chalky, velvety finish with good coverage and adhesion.
How to make chalk paint?
Stir calcium carbonate powder into a little water to make a slurry, then mix it into latex/acrylic paint—about 2–3 tablespoons calcium carbonate per 1 cup of paint—adjusting to reach the desired texture and coverage.
Can you eat chalk?
Food‑grade calcium carbonate (E170i) used in foods and supplements is considered safe at permitted levels, but eating non‑food‑grade chalk sticks isn’t advised and excessive intake can cause constipation or high‑calcium effects.
What is calcium carbonate used for?
In foods, E170i is used mainly as a white colorant and stabilizer and as a source of calcium; beyond food, it’s common in antacids and as a filler/pigment in tablets, paints, paper, and plastics.
What is dicalcium phosphate used for?
In foods, it’s used as an anti-caking agent in powders, a stabiliser/thickener and firming agent, an acidity regulator, and as a source of calcium and phosphorus; it’s also a common tablet excipient in supplements.
Is dicalcium phosphate safe for dogs?
Yes—when included at appropriate levels in complete pet foods it’s generally safe as a calcium/phosphorus source; avoid extra supplementation unless advised by a veterinarian, especially for large-breed puppies where mineral imbalance can harm bone development.
Dicalcium phosphate para que sirve?
En alimentos se usa como antiaglomerante en polvos, estabilizante/espesante y agente de firmeza, regulador de acidez y como fuente de calcio y fósforo.
Is dicalcium phosphate safe for kidneys?
At normal food uses it’s considered safe for people with healthy kidneys, but those with chronic kidney disease should limit phosphate additives because excess phosphorus can accumulate; EFSA set a group ADI of 40 mg/kg body weight/day expressed as phosphorus for phosphates.
Is dicalcium phosphate bad for you?
No—within permitted levels it’s considered safe (phosphate additives have an EFSA group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day as phosphorus and are generally recognized as safe by regulators), though high phosphate intake may be a concern for people with kidney disease or on phosphorus-restricted diets.