Calcium Gluconate, CAS# 299-28-5, is a mineral supplement manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White crystal or granular powder. Calcium Gluconate is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E578.
No significant side effects reported.
As Calcium Gluconate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Calcium Gluconate for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Calcium Gluconate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Calcium Gluconate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Calcium Gluconate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Calcium Gluconate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Calcium Gluconate reported up to now.
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