Substance E327 or food additive calcium lactate helps to prevent oxidative reactions in foods, referring in itself to the group of pronounced antioxidant additives. According to chemical characteristics, it is a calcium salt of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid with the formula С6Н10О6Са*хН2О, while x=0-5. The above substance is obtained by neutralizing lactic acid with hydroxide or carbonate. E327 contains 13% pure calcium.
Regarding the physical qualities of the E327 food additive, it should be said that it is a white, faintly smelling fine powder, it is well weathered in the open air, it is easier to obtain a solution of calcium lactate in hot water, where the substance dissolves instantly, in contrast to cold water, in which dissolution happens much more slowly. Also, lactate is poorly soluble in ethyl alcohol, ether and chloroform.
Areas of use
Whether or not the E327 food additive is dangerous for human health can be determined based on its properties. The use of calcium lactate in pharmacological production is justified and necessary in the production of drugs for patients suffering from all kinds of allergies, hypocalcemia, skin diseases, increased vascular permeability and problems of the parathyroid glands.
This substance is also useful during the period of bearing a child, breastfeeding and active growth. Instructions for the use of calcium lactate explain in what dosages the drug should be used for people who are deficient in calcium, for example, with its low intake or too active excretion, as well as with disorders of calcium metabolism.
Some other drugs, such as glucocorticoids, diuretins, anti-seizure drugs, as well as chronic diarrhea and secondary hypocalcemia, can provoke such conditions.
Substance E327 behaves well in case of poisoning with oxalic or fluoric acids, with all kinds of bleeding. But it is also often used as a flour improver in bakery production, as an excellent stabilizing agent in the preservation of mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and other vegetable products.
As a salt source for marmalade or jam, calcium lactate will do a great job of maintaining the acidity of the product.
Food supplement E327 can act as an excellent synergist of antioxidants and greatly increase their effectiveness.
The substance is also used to enrich food with calcium ions, since there are much more of them in lactate than in gluconate, and it has good digestibility without parallel irritation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
Harm and benefit to humans
Food supplement E327 is great for a person to make up for the existing calcium deficiency in the body. In addition, it is an excellent tool for proper detoxification with all kinds of poisoning.
Calcium ions inherent in this dietary supplement perfectly support smooth and skeletal muscles in tone, stabilize blood clotting indicators, and ensure normal myocardial function.
Substance E327 can have a harmful effect on a person with thrombosis, hypersensitivity, increased levels of calcium in the body (hypercalcemia), atherosclerosis and bone metastases. Excess consumption of this substance is expressed by the occurrence of heartburn.
Food additive E327 is indicated for use in the food industry in accordance with international standards without determining the daily allowance. However, this substance cannot be used in the manufacture of baby food.