Calcium Lactate
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid and calcium Hydroxide. Sugar used as a raw material to produce lactic acid. It is produced by fermentation process. Realizing the good potential with regards to its usage in Pharma and Food processing industries as a bulk drug and as food preservative, a Calcium Lactate division had been promoted K.C.P. Sugar and Industries Corporation Ltd. (KSICL) at its sugar complex in Vuyyuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh with capacity of 500 M.T per annum in the year 2006. Plant is having CGMP and GLP licence from Drug licensing authority.
APPLICATIONS
- It has got multiple applications in Pharmaceutical, Food and Animal Health Care products by virtue of its bio availability and compatibility with other molecules.
- It is obtained as an intermediary product during lactic acid manufacturing.
- Calcium Lactate is used in :
- To enrich products such as toothpaste, powder and mouth wash.
- For preservation of fruits, its firmness and also to avoid dis-colorization of fruits and vegetables.
- For Rasagulla Sweet preparation to increase the size and sponginess.
- In bread and other baked products in bakery industry.
- As fed additive in Cattle, poultry, fish and prawn industry.
Age (Years) |
Daily intake of Calcium |
As a Calcium Lactate |
| 1-3 | 500mg | 4000mg |
| 4-8 | 800mg | 6400mg |
| 9-18 | 1300mg | 10500mg |
| 19-50 | 1000mg | 8000mg |
| 51+ | 1200mg | 10000mg |