Food Grade Calcium Lactate (90g Tub)

The Bitterness-Free Activator.

Calcium Lactate is the essential partner to Sodium Alginate. It provides the calcium ions needed to “set” your spheres without the salty, chemical aftertaste of cheaper alternatives. It is highly soluble and remains clear in solution.

Key Features:

• Flavour Neutral: Perfect for light juices, dairy, and cocktails.
• Highly Soluble: Dissolves easily in both water (for baths) and flavoured liquids (for reverse spherification).
• Yield: 25g provides approx. 8 teaspoons—enough for 2.5L of 1% settling bath.

Learn How to Use It:

See our [Spherification Tutorial] for instructions on the Direct and Reverse beading methods.

Generic information on Calcium Lactate:

Key Uses of Calcium Lactate

• Food Industry (Additive):
  • Firming Agent: Used to keep cut fruits and vegetables fresh, firm, and extend their shelf life.
  • Texturizer & Thickener: Acts as a stabilizer in jams, jellies, and fermented foods.
  • Culinary Applications: Essential in molecular gastronomy for “reverse spherification” to create liquid-cantered spheres.
  • Fortification: Added to foods and beverages (e.g., beverages, soy milk) to increase calcium content.
  • Leavening Agent: Used in baking powder formulations.
• Medical & Health Supplements:
  • Calcium Supplementation: Used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia).
  • Bone Health: Aids in treating osteoporosis, rickets, or hypoparathyroidism.
  • Nutritional Support: Administered to pregnant or nursing mothers to prevent calcium loss.
  • Dental Health: Used to remineralize tooth enamel and reduce tartar.
• Other Uses:
  • Cosmetics: Functions as a pH buffer and skin-conditioning agent in skincare products.
  • Industry: Used in the production of some plastics and in water treatment.