Calcium sulphate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

calcium sulfuricum; CAS No 7778-18-9; sulphuric acid calcium,CaSO

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Calcium sulfate is the calcium salt of sulfuric acid E 513, it occurs naturally as gypsum.

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Food additive (E 516)

Strengthening agent, acidity regulator, carrier

It is used among other things for the production of tofu.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer