Calcium glutamate

Calcium glutamate (CAS 19238-49-4) is the calcium salt of glutamic acid, supplying both a bioavailable calcium source and glutamate functionality in a single ingredient. It functions as a flavor enhancer and acidulant in food systems.

The compound also serves as a mineral supplement carrier in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. In processed foods, it delivers umami taste enhancement while contributing calcium fortification for clean-label projects.

Nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers use it to provide elemental calcium in tablet, capsule, and powder formats. Amino acid-chelated minerals are often preferred in these applications for their specific absorption profiles.

In pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a mineral source in oral rehydration and clinical nutrition products. This is particularly useful where precise calcium dosing is required for patient health and recovery protocols.

Food manufacturers developing low-sodium flavor systems also evaluate it as a partial replacement for monosodium glutamate. This allows for maintaining a savory taste profile without the addition of extra sodium to the final product.

Calcium glutamate is supplied as a white crystalline powder. Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade material is available, with buyers typically specifying purity against in-house or compendial standards like FCC or USP.

Material can also be sourced to meet Ph.Eur., BP, EP, or ACS specifications depending on the end application. Packaging options commonly include multi-kilogram bags and fiber drums for production.

These formats are suited to both pilot-scale and commercial production volumes. The versatility of the ingredient makes it a staple for formulators looking for high-quality mineral salts and flavor enhancers.