NACOFUL^TM LIMESTONE

Food grade calcium carbonate is one of the few naturally occurring white hues used in food today. Calcium carbonate is a common substance found in limestone and a major component of eggshells, gastropod shells, shellfish bones and pearls. Currently, limestone is the primary source of calcium carbonate utilized in food products. This natural white pigment is extremely resistant to heat and light. Calcium carbonate is very versatile and it can be used in most foods and beverages. The addition of calcium carbonate to food guarantees that the body gets the required amount of calcium while also improving the taste of the food.

Food grade calcium carbonate is often used as a coloring agent in chewing gum, mints, fondant and hard candy, etc. We offer high quality white natural color as well as other natural colors, welcome to learn more about this product.

Calcium carbonate is mainly divided into industrial grade calcium carbonate and food grade calcium carbonate. Food grade calcium carbonate has medical uses as a calcium supplement or antacid. It is commonly used as a nutritional fortification in calcium-supplemented foods, such as dairy products, meat products, pasta products, dairy products, and milk tablets, to ensure the essential calcium intake of the human body. Additionally, food grade calcium carbonate has food preservation applications, the specific mechanism of which is still under study.