Thickener · CAS 814-80-2
Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent
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 Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent 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 Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent 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 Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 814-80-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 814-80-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Thickener | 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 Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent?
Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent (CAS 814-80-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient s.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent
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 Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent safe to consume?
Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 814-80-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent used for in food?
Calcium Lactate Dough Strengthener, Firming Agent (CAS 814-80-2) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, stabilizer or thickener (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.