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calcium citrate [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

A calcium salt of citric acid available as a fine white powder, slightly soluble in cold water.

OBS

An improving agent for flour, a buffer for jams and marmalades. Also used in candy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Sel calcique de l'acide citrique, se présentant sous la forme d'une fine poudre blanche, inodore, très peu soluble dans l'eau froide.

OBS

Améliorant des farines, tampon des gelées et marmelades. Également utilisé en confiserie.

OBS

Employé en médecine comme recalcifiant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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