Calcium Citrate (Calcium Citrate) - Provides ~10mg elemental calcium per serving. Contributes mineral hardness for mouthfeel complexity mimicking natural mineral spring water character.

INCI Name

Calcium Citrate

Functions

1 Roles

Sustainability

7/10

What It Does

Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid, formed by reacting citric acid with a calcium source such as calcium carbonate. Unlike calcium carbonate, it is notably more soluble in water and does not require an acidic environment for absorption or dissolution, making it a preferred calcium source in formulations where neutral to mildly acidic pH is maintained. In cosmetic and functional water applications, its fine powder form disperses readily, contributing a subtle mineral character and ionic complexity that mimics the mouthfeel profile of natural calcium-rich spring waters without introducing turbidity or off-notes.

Enhances formula performance

Contributes to product quality

Supports formulation goals

Improves user experience

Technical Properties

pH Range

6.0-7.5

Optimal working range

Ionic Charge

anionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Known Interactions

IRONUse CautionAbsorption Competition

Calcium inhibits both heme and non-heme iron absorption by 50-60% when taken together. These minerals compete for the same absorption pathways. Separate by at least 2 hours or formulate for different serving times.

ZINCNoteAbsorption Competition

High-dose Calcium (>600mg) can reduce Zinc absorption by 30-50%. Consider separating doses or using chelated zinc (zinc bisglycinate) for better absorption.

MAGNESIUMNoteAbsorption Competition

Calcium and Magnesium compete for absorption at high doses. While they can be combined at moderate levels, high-dose formulations should separate them or use chelated forms.

CITRIC ACIDNotePrecipitation

High Calcium + Citric Acid can form calcium citrate precipitate in beverages, causing cloudiness or sedimentation. Manageable with proper formulation (sequestrants, pH control), but test stability.

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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

7/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

synthetic

Feedstock

Produced by neutralizing citric acid (typically derived from fermentation of sugars by Aspergillus niger) with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide of mineral origin

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Quick Reference

Full INCI Name: Calcium Citrate
Common Name: Calcium Citrate
Category: general

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