Tricalciumfood Additives Phosphate As Moisture Retainer And Leavening Agent In Infant Food, Canned Food, Pasta Products
What is Food Grade Tricalcium phosphate?
Tricalcium phosphate is a safe nutritional enhancer, mainly added to food to enhance calcium intake, and can also be used to supplement phosphorus. At the same time, tricalcium phosphate can also be used as an anti-caking agent, pH value regulator, buffer, etc. in food. For example, it can be used as an anti-caking agent (dispersant) for flour, an additive for milk powder, candy, pudding, condiments, meat, an animal oil refining aid, yeast food, etc.
Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) is a versatile and essential food additive widely used in various food products due to its ability to act as a moisture retainer, leavening agent, and source of calcium. At Joyful Nutritional, we are proud to be a trusted manufacturer of Food Grade Tricalcium Phosphate, offering high-quality ingredients specifically designed for use in infant food, canned food, and pasta products. Our Tricalcium Phosphate meets strict safety and quality standards, making it an essential ingredient for improving texture, moisture, and nutritional value in these food categories.
Benefits of Using Tricalcium Phosphate in Infant Food, Canned Food, and Pasta
1. Moisture Retention for Enhanced Freshness
Tricalcium Phosphate helps prevent moisture loss, ensuring that food products maintain their freshness and quality over time. This is particularly valuable in infant food and canned goods, where maintaining the right moisture level is essential for texture and consumer satisfaction.
2. Leavening for Ideal Texture and Consistency
As a leavening agent, TCP provides a light, airy texture in food products that require rising or volume enhancement. In pasta, it ensures that the product maintains its firmness and doesn’t become mushy after cooking, while in infant cereals, it creates a smooth, easy-to-consume texture.
3. Calcium Fortification for Health Benefits
Calcium is an essential nutrient, particularly for growing children and individuals at risk of calcium deficiency. Tricalcium Phosphate offers a convenient way to fortify foods with calcium, supporting bone health and muscle function in consumers of all ages. This makes it an ideal ingredient for calcium-rich products such as infant food, pasta, and fortified canned goods.
4. Improved Stability and Shelf Life
The addition of Tricalcium Phosphate improves the overall stability of food products, ensuring they maintain their quality over extended shelf lives. Its ability to regulate moisture and acidity ensures that food products retain their intended flavor, texture, and nutritional value, even after months of storage.
Applications of Tricalcium Phosphate in Food Products
1. Infant Food and Formula
Tricalcium Phosphate is a key ingredient in infant food, providing essential calcium and phosphorus needed for healthy bone development and growth. It also serves as a moisture retainer, ensuring that infant formula and food products maintain their ideal consistency and don’t dry out over time. This is especially important for products like infant cereals and powdered milk formulas.
2. Canned Food
In canned food products, such as canned vegetables, meats, and soups, Tricalcium Phosphate acts as both a moisture-retaining agent and a texturizer. By helping maintain the right amount of moisture, TCP ensures that the contents remain tender, flavorful, and easy to consume even after prolonged storage. Its role in controlling acidity also improves the stability and shelf life of canned goods.
3. Pasta and Noodles
Tricalcium Phosphate is often used in pasta and noodle products to enhance their texture and consistency. Its function as a leavening agent ensures that pasta remains firm and maintains its structure during cooking. Additionally, TCP’s calcium-fortifying properties add nutritional value to these staple foods, making them more beneficial for consumers seeking additional dietary calcium.
Specification of TriCalcium Phosphate
Product name: Tricalcium Phosphate | |
| Main ingredient:Tr-calcium Phosphate | |
| | Items | Standard values) | Ref.Standard) |
| Sensory index | Appearance | White powder, and tasteless | USP |
| Odor | Odorless | USP |
| Physical and chemical index | Tricalcium phosphate content (calculated as Ca), ω/% | 34.0～40.0 | USP |
| Ash, ω /% | ＜10.0 | USP |
| Clarity of Solution) | Pass the test | USP |
| Fluoride (F) / (mg/kg) | ≤50 | USP |
| Lead (Pb) / (mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | USP |
| (mg/kg) Heavy metal /(mg/kg) | ≤10 | USP |
| Arsenic /(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | USP |
| Preservation Methods | Ventilation,clean, room temperature,dry,not be mixed with poisonous and corrosive substances | |
| Shelf Life | The shelf life is 18 months from the date of production and the original packaging is in good condition | |
| Specification | 20kg/ bag | |
Why Choose Joyful Nutritional’s Tricalcium Phosphate?
1. High-Quality Production
At Joyful Nutritional, we are committed to producing high-quality Tricalcium Phosphate that meets the strictest safety and quality standards. Our Food Grade TCP is manufactured in GMP-certified facilities and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is safe, pure, and consistent for use in infant food, canned goods, and pasta products.
2. Tailored Solutions for Food Manufacturers
We understand the unique needs of food manufacturers, which is why we offer customized solutions for Tricalcium Phosphate formulations. Whether you need specific particle sizes, moisture levels, or calcium content, we work closely with you to provide TCP that fits seamlessly into your food production process.
3. Expertise in Calcium Ingredients
With years of experience in the production of calcium-based ingredients, Joyful Nutritional is a trusted partner for manufacturers looking to improve the nutritional content and functionality of their products. Our deep knowledge of calcium chemistry ensures that we provide ingredients that deliver optimal results in a variety of food applications.
Packing details and Shelf life:
- Food Grade PE Bags inside.
- Carton Drum outside
- Storage condition: If stored in a room temperature warehouse and in the original packaging, the shelf life is 2-3 years.
- Shelf life: Our warehouse operates under the SOP of first in and first out principle. We will ship fresh products within 3 months after production date.
Sample Policy
- Quantity: We can offer around 50gram-500gram sample for laboratory testing and trial purpose.
- Sample cost: The sample itself is free if it is below 500gram quantity. We only charge sample more than 500gram
- Freight cost: We usually send the sample via DHL or FEDEX. Please pay for the freight cost or please advise us your DHL or Fedex account.
- Sample can be sent within 3 days after you confirmed your sample needs.
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