Fosfato Tricálcico

O Fosfato TricálcicoCalcium phosphate, also known as tribasic calcium phosphate, is a calcium and phosphate compound used primarily as an anti-caking agent in powdered food products and as a source of calcium.

It also has applications in supplements and pharmaceutical formulations. In the food industry, it can perform different technological functions, such as a stabilizer, acidity regulator, bulking agent, and chemical leavening agent.

Benefits

• It acts as an anti-caking agent.
• It can be used as a source of calcium.
• It helps in the fortification of food.
• It contributes to the stability of powdered products.
• It has different technological functions in food.
• It can be used in supplements.
• It has applications in food and pharmaceuticals.

Features

• Composed of calcium and phosphate
• Also known as tribasic calcium phosphate.
• Available in powder or granule form.
• It can act as an anti-caking agent.
• Used as a source of calcium.
• It can act as an acidity regulator.
• It can act as a stabilizer.
• It can act as an emulsifier.
• It can act as a hardening agent.
• It can act as a thickener.
• It can act as a bulking agent.
• It can act as a chemical leavening agent.

Where to apply

• Baking powders
• Bread
• Soups
• Sauces
• Powdered milk
• Powdered mixes for desserts
• Flours
• Milk drinks with chocolate and malt
• Breakfast cereals
• Cookies
• Fish and shellfish pastes
• Covers
• Confectionery products
• Powdered sugar
• Instant noodles
• Meat products
• Milk
• Soft drinks
• Cheeses
• Powdered drinks
• Powdered soft drinks
• Isotonic powders
• Diet drinks
• Supplements
• Pharmaceutical formulations

Technical information

• Identification: Fosfato Tricálcico
• Synonyms and search terms: Fosfato Tricálcico; Tribasic Calcium Phosphate; Fosfato Tricálcico
• CAS: 7758-87-4
• Chemical formula: Ca₃(PO₄)₂
• Physical form / appearance: Dust
• Informed use: 0.05 g/100 g, which may vary depending on the application.

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as an anti-caking agent and a source of calcium.

Application in food: Primarily used in powdered products as an anti-caking agent, it also has applications as an acidity regulator, stabilizer, emulsifier, hardening agent, thickener, bulking agent, and chemical leavening agent.

Application in supplements: Used as a source of calcium.

Pharmaceutical application: It can be used as a polishing agent in pharmaceutical formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which formulations can Fosfato Tricálcico be used?

It can be used in food and beverages, especially powdered products, as well as in supplements and pharmaceutical formulations.

What is the recommended dosage of Fosfato Tricálcico?

The information provided indicates the use of 0.05 g/100 g, which may vary depending on the product and application.

What is the main function of Fosfato Tricálcico in powdered food products?

It acts as an anti-caking agent, helping to maintain the characteristics of powdered food products.