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CALCIUM LACTATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-20

English

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

A calcium salt of lactic acid; a white, odorless, tasteless powder or crystals. A calcifying agent. A buffer and dough conditioning agent. Used in therapeutics, bread-making and the manufacture of candy.

OBS

In medical use, given for calcium deficiency and as a blood coagulant.

French

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

Sel de calcium de l'acide lactique, sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux blancs, inodores et insipides. Recalcifiant, tampon et agent de conditionnement des pâtes. Employé en thérapeutique, en boulangerie et en confiserie.

Spanish

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

Polvo blanco prácticamente insípido e inodoro, algo eflorescente. Soluble en agua y casi insoluble en alcohol. Atóxico.

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