Calcium Lactate

What is Calcium Lactate?

Calcium Lactate is a premium quality product and an extract of Lactic Acid. It works well in the production of Caviar, pearls, spaghetti and spheres using spherification techniques. Calcium Lactate can also be used to coat fresh fruit and cantaloupes to keep them firm and extend the shelf life. It's a white non-hygroscopic salt and is a recommended source of calcium. It provides calcium salts in a soluble form to react with Alginate, Gellan or certain kinds of Carrageenan which permit gel formation without heating. Its taste is more discreet than Calcium Chloride (salty and sometimes bitter). Calcium Lactate is recommended for all reactions of inverse spherification and reacts where Alginate and Calcium sources are intimately mixed when in a diffuse setting or full contact gelling. Calcium Lactate also works well in the production of drops, Caviar pearls and all shapes of spaghetti by immersion of an Alginate solution in a Calcium setting bath.

Calcium Lactate Where To Buy

Order Special Ingredients Calcium Lactate online directly. Available in Calcium Lactate 100g, Calcium Lactate 250g, Calcium Lactate 500g, Calcium Lactate 5kg, Calcium Lactate 10kg, Calcium Lactate 25kg.

Calcium Lactate Recipes

In spherification, Calcium Lactate acts as a source of calcium ions, essential for the gelling reaction with sodium alginate. This reaction forms a delicate membrane around liquid, creating spheres that burst with flavor upon consumption. An excellent showcase of Calcium Lactate's role is found in the Special Ingredients Reverse Spherification of Mandarin recipe. This innovative method involves infusing a flavourful liquid with Calcium Lactate and then immersing it in a sodium alginate bath, resulting in spheres that encapsulate the vibrant essence of mandarin. This technique not only adds an element of surprise to dishes but also enhances the overall sensory experience. To explore this creative culinary application, you can find the recipe here: Reverse Spherification of Mandarin Recipe.