White · E170 · White
Calcium Carbonate
Natural white colorant and opacifier · Replaces titanium dioxide
REPLACESTitanium dioxide (E171)
SHADEBright white
SUGGESTED LABELCalcium carbonate
Product profile
- Description
- Natural white mineral colorant and opacifier used to whiten and add opacity to coatings, confectionery, bakery and dry mixes.
- Source
- Natural calcium carbonate (mineral)
- Reference
- E170(i) · INS 170(i) · CAS 471-34-1
- JECFA
- ADI not limited (9th meeting, 1965); assay not less than 98.0%
Specifications
- Form
- Fine white powder
- Calcium carbonate assay
- Not less than 98.0% (JECFA)
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water; dissolves in acid with effervescence
- Heavy metals
- JECFA: Pb ≤3, As ≤3 mg/kg. Pb ≤2 · As ≤1 · Hg ≤1 · Cd ≤1 ppm (FARBE standard)
- Microbiology
- TPC ≤1000 CFU/g · yeast ≤100 · mold ≤100 · E. coli absent in 10 g (FARBE standard)
Stability
Light
Heat
pH rangeNot for acid systems
dissolves in acid; suspension pH ~9
dissolves in acid; suspension pH ~9
Oxidation
Use and application
- Applications
- Confectionery coatings, chewing gum, bakery, dry mixes, supplements.
- Dosage
- Set by whiteness and opacity target. FARBE develops it with you.
- Notes
- Dissolves in acid with effervescence: not suitable for low-pH liquids. US uses are limited to those listed in 21 CFR 73.70.
Storage and packaging
- Storage
- Dry place, away from moisture; keep sealed
- Shelf life
- Powder: 24 months · Liquid: 6 months (unopened, as stored)
- Packaging
- Available in 5 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg presentations
MineralFSSC 22000 plantNon-GMO
Labeling and regulatory
- Suggested declaration
- Calcium carbonate
- US status
- Listed for limited uses (21 CFR 73.70)
- Allergens
- No allergens in the product.
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000 · Kosher — KMD · Halal — American Halal Foundation · ISO 9001
Information is provided in good faith and reflects typical product characteristics; it is not a warranty. Stability ratings are indicative (1 low, 5 high) and depend on formula, process and packaging. Validate in your application. Values are typical; the final product specification sheet governs.
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