Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt and is represented by the formula C6H10CaO6 consisting of two lactate anions H3CCHOHCO2 for each calcium cation Ca2 It is also available in various hydrate forms while pentahydrate being the most common
Preparation Calcium lactate can be prepared by reacting lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide
Uses
1 Calcium lactate is used in medicine mainly to treat calcium deficiencies in human body It is used in medicine as an antacid
2 It is used as a food additive in the food industry It is used as firming agent a leavening agent a flavor enhancer or flavoring agent a nutritional supplement and a stabilizer and thickener
3 It may be added to animal rations as a source of calcium