Calcium Caseinate, CAS# 9005-43-0, is a protein manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as CREAM WHITE POWDER. Calcium Caseinate is widely used as nutrition supplements. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
When used as a dietary supplement or amino acid source in body building, over consumption of calcium caseinate can result in over consumption of protein
As Calcium Caseinate 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 Caseinate for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Calcium Caseinate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Calcium Caseinate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Calcium Caseinate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Though Calcium Caseinate is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Calcium Caseinate reported up to now.
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