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Calcium Gluconate (E578): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Safe Firming Agent / Mineral Supplement

Calcium salt of gluconic acid. Used as a firming agent in tinned vegetables and as a calcium supplement. Safe and nutritionally beneficial.

Category
Firming Agent / Mineral Supplement
Typically used in
Tinned vegetables, baby foods, supplements
Regulatory status
Approved EU/USA/UK

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