Calcium lactate pentahydrate

Calcium lactate pentahydrate (CAS 5743-47-5) is a hydrated calcium salt of lactic acid used across food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural applications as a calcium fortification agent and food additive. It delivers bioavailable calcium in formulations where solubility and palatability are priorities over anhydrous alternatives. In food manufacturing, it functions as a firming agent and calcium fortifier in products such as baked goods, dairy alternatives, and sports nutrition supplements. It is identified by the European food additive code E 327 for regulatory compliance.

Pharmaceutical formulators use it as a calcium source in oral tablets and effervescent preparations, where its comparatively mild taste profile supports patient compliance. In produce preservation, it extends shelf life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. The material maintains cell wall integrity during processing and storage. Feed and agricultural applications include mineral supplementation in livestock nutrition programs targeting calcium deficiency management and overall animal health.

Calcium lactate pentahydrate is supplied as a white crystalline powder or granule. Food-grade material is available to FCC compliant specifications, while pharmaceutical-grade supply meets USP and Ph.Eur. standards. Additional quality benchmarks include BP, EP, and ACS grades depending on the specific industrial or laboratory requirement. Bulk quantities are typically offered in 25 kg bags for industrial use.

Food and pharma grades are priced and documented separately to meet regulatory traceability requirements. This ensures that all supply chain standards are met for sensitive manufacturing environments and global distribution.