TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE - STRENGTHENING FOOD AND NUTRITION
Tricalcium Citrate (TCP) FG is a versatile, food-grade mineral widely used in the food and beverage industry to enhance calcium content, improve flow properties, and support product stability. Combining functionality with nutritional benefits, it is a valuable ingredient for modern food formulation.
What is Tricalcium Phosphate FG?
Tricalcium Phosphate FG is a white, odourless, amorphous powder that is hardly soluble in water but soluble in diluted hydrochloric acid and nitric acid.
It is commonly used in food processing as:
* Anti-caking agent.
* Calcium source for nutritional supplementation.
* pH regulator.
* Buffering agent.
These functional properties make it suitable for a wide range of food applications.
Functional benefits
* Calcium Fortification: Provides a source of calcium to enhance the nutritional profile of food products.
* Improved Flow Properties: Helps powdered ingredients remain free-flowing by preventing clumping.
* Texture and Stability: Supports improved texture and consistency in certain food products.
* pH Regulation and Buffering: Helps maintain pH balance in selected formulations.
Applications in Food and Beverage
Tricalcium Phosphate FG is used in variety of food applications, including:
* Milk powders and dairy products to improve floe and provide calcium fortification.
* Plant-based dairy alternatives and nutritional drinks as a calcium source.
* Baked goods and confectionery products as an anti-caking agent.
* Powdered mises and supplements to support dietary calcium intake.
* Candy, pudding, and condiments.
* Meat products to support consistency.
* Flour and powdered food ingredients to prevent clumping.
* Yeast food production.
Storage and Handling
To maintain product quality, Tricalcium Phosphate FG should be:
* Stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Protected from moisture during storage and transport. Kept in properly sealed packaging.
* When stored under recommended conditions, the product typically has a shelf-life of up to 24 months.
Certification
Tricalcium Phosphate FG is Halaal & Kosher certified, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary requirements.
Attached: Specification: Tricalcium Phosphate FG
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