Appearance
Odorless white granule or powder
Function
Is used to stabilize and improve the texture of canned fruits and vegetable by converting the labile pectin to the less soluble calcium pectate. This thereby prevents structural collapse during cooking.
Synonyms
Calcium Lactate Trihydrate Gran FCC; Unilac CL- TH; Calcium (S)-2-Hydroxypropionate
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Packages
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Lactate & lactic acid
- emulsifiers
- stabilizers
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 109.9 øC
- Melting Point: 240 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 56.07 g/mol