Comparing E327 - calcium lactate vs E341 - Calcium phosphates

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Overview

E327 - calcium lactate

Calcium lactate (E327) is the calcium salt of lactic acid. Food makers use it to help keep fruits and vegetables firm, regulate acidity, and add a mild source of calcium to recipes. It’s widely permitted in the U.S. and EU and is considered safe when used in normal amounts in foods.

E341 - Calcium phosphates

Calcium phosphates (E341) are a group of calcium salts of phosphoric acid used in foods mainly as leavening acids, anti-caking agents, and acidity regulators. They also serve as calcium sources for fortification and help stabilize powders and blends. In ingredient lists, you may see them as monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, or tricalcium phosphate.

Synonyms

E327

calcium lactate

E341

Calcium phosphates

calcium phosphate

calcium phosphates

E 341

E-341

Functions

acidity regulator firming agent sequestrant stabilizer thickener

acidity regulator anticaking agent carrier raising agent stabilizer

Origins

Products

Found in 1,709 products

Found in 17,598 products

Search rank & volume

#1855.3K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

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Search volume over time

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Popular questions

Is calcium lactate dairy?
No—calcium lactate (E327) is a mineral salt of lactic acid and is not a dairy product; it contains no milk proteins or lactose.
What is calcium lactate good for?
It’s used to supply calcium and as a firming/thickening and acidity-regulating agent in foods; it’s also common in alginate spherification and for calcium fortification or supplementation.
Does calcium lactate contain dairy?
No, it doesn’t contain dairy; despite the name, it’s typically made by fermenting sugars or via synthesis and is free of milk proteins and lactose.
Does calcium lactate have dairy?
No—it's not derived from milk and does not have dairy components.
How to make popping boba without calcium lactate?
Use direct spherification: blend 0.5–1% sodium alginate into your flavored liquid, let it rest to de-bubble, then drip it into a 0.7–1% calcium chloride solution for 30–60 seconds and rinse to remove any bitterness.