2007-02-09 06:55:27 · 3 answers · asked by jay d 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Calcium lactate can be vegan. Usually, the ingredient label will state if it is vegan.
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate. It is used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medicinally.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_lactate
2007-02-09 06:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medicinally. Calcium lactate is often found in aged cheeses. Small crystals of it precipitate out when lactic acid is converted into a less soluble form by the bacteria active during the ripening process. In medicine, calcium lactate is most commonly used as an antacid and also to treat calcium deficiencies. Calcium lactate can be absorbed at various pHs and does not need to be taken with food for absorption for these reasons.
2016-05-24 02:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be a vegan ingredient. It is a calcium salt of lactic acid. According to our research, domestically made lactic acid is produced without whey as the fermentation medium. It is typically vegan. Archer Daniels Midland Co. reports that they use only hydrolyzed cornstarch as the fermentation medium. Purac America Inc., says that they use only beet sugar. However, with imported products, such as some olives, the source of the lactic acid is unknown.
2007-02-09 07:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋