SYNONYMS INS No. 327
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium dilactate, calcium dilactate hydrate, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid calcium salt
C.A.S. number 814-80-2
Chemical formula C6H10CaO6 · xH2O (x = 0 - 5)
Formula weight 218.22 (anhydrous)
Assay Not less than 98.0% of on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White to cream coloured, almost odourless, crystalline powder or granules.
The pentahydrate is somewhat efflorescent.
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffer, dough conditioner, yeast food
