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CALCIUM PHYTATE [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
DEF

A free-flowing white powder, slightly soluble in water, used to remove excess metals from wine and vinegars, [as a] source of calcium in pharmaceuticals and nutrition [and as a] source of phytic acid and its salts.

OBS

myo-inositol hexakis(dihydrogenphosphate) hexacalcium salt: The prefix "myo" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
OBS

Poudre blanche obtenue à partir des solutions aqueuses dans lesquelles on a fait macérer du maïs. Source d'acide phytique et de calcium; on l'utilise pour préparer des phytates et pour éliminer les ions métalliques excédentaires dans le vinaigre et le vin.

CONT

Trousse de phytate de calcium Tc 99m. Indications. [...] Diagnostic - irrigation du foie et de la rate.

OBS

sel d'hexacalcium de l'hexakis(dihydrogénophosphate) du myo-inositol : le préfixe «myo» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-05-12

English

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

An emulsifying agent for evaporated milk and frozen foods. A firming agent for canned vegetables. Some examples are calcium acetate, citrate, diacetate, gluconate, phytate and pyrophosphate, all widely used by the food industry.

CONT

Propionic acid ... has a strong odor and is somewhat corrosive. Therefore, the propionates used in the food industry as antimicrobials are the sodium and calcium salts.

French

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

En France, l'acide propionique et son sel de calcium sont autorisés pour les pains de mie ou le pain en tranches, pré-emballés, avec mention et indication de la date limite de consommation; [...]

OBS

D'après l'Encyclopédie internationale des sciences et des techniques de Larousse, les sels de calcium sont utilisés dans les produits congelés, les fromages fondus, le lait, les huiles et les graisses, le vin, le vinaigre, et les boissons.

Spanish

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