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Record 1 2011-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CCaO3
formula, see observation
CaCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

A calcium salt of carbonic acid that occurs naturally in limestone and is available as a white, odorless and tasteless powder.

OBS

Widely used by the food industry: a coloring agent (white), pH stabilizer, leavening powder ingredient, thickener, etc.

OBS

Chemical formula: CCaO3 or CaCO3

Key term(s)
  • carbonate of calcium

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CCaO3
formula, see observation
CaCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel de calcium de l'acide carbonique, naturellement présent dans les roches calcaires et se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore et insipide. Largement utilisé par l'industrie alimentaire : colorant (blanc), neutralisant, ingrédient des poudres levantes, raffermisseur, etc.

OBS

Formule chimique : CCaO3 ou CaCO3

Spanish

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