CALCIUM GLUCONATE
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 18th JECFA (1974), published in
NMRS 54B (1975) and republished in FNP 52 (1992). Group ADI "not specified" for glucono-delta-lactone and gluconates, excluding ferrous
gluconate, established at the 51st JECFA in 1998.
SYNONYMS INS No. 578
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium di-D-gluconate monohydrate
C.A.S. number 299-28-5
Chemical formula C12H22CaO14 · H2O
Formula weight 448.39
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than 102% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white, crystalline granules or powder, stable in air
FUNCTIONAL USES Acidity regulator, firming agent, sequestrant, nutrient supplement
