Calcium glutamate

Calcium glutamate ( CAS 19238-49-4 ) is the calcium salt of glutamic acid, supplying both a bioavailable calcium source and glutamate functionality in a single ingredient. It functions as a flavor enhancer and acidulant in food systems.

The compound also serves as a mineral supplement carrier in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. In processed foods, it delivers umami taste enhancement while contributing calcium fortification for clean-label projects.

Nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers use it to provide elemental calcium in tablet, capsule, and powder formats. Amino acid-chelated minerals are often preferred in these applications for their specific absorption profiles.

In pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a mineral source in oral rehydration and clinical nutrition products. This is particularly useful where precise calcium dosing is required for patient health and recovery protocols.

Food manufacturers developing low-sodium flavor systems also evaluate it as a partial replacement for monosodium glutamate. This allows for maintaining a savory taste profile without the addition of extra sodium to the final product.

Calcium glutamate is supplied as a white crystalline powder. Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade material is available, with buyers typically specifying purity against in-house or compendial standards like FCC or USP .

Material can also be sourced to meet Ph.Eur. , BP , EP , or ACS specifications depending on the end application. Packaging options commonly include multi-kilogram bags and fiber drums for production.

These formats are suited to both pilot-scale and commercial production volumes. The versatility of the ingredient makes it a staple for formulators looking for high-quality mineral salts and flavor enhancers.

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