Processing Aid · CAS 471-34-1
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant: no OFF product match; CAS 471-34-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 471-34-1 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Processing Aid | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant?
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant (CAS 471-34-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant safe to consume?
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 471-34-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant used for in food?
Calcium Carbonate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Leavening Agent, Lubricant (CAS 471-34-1) is catalogued for processing aid (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.