Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate is a food-grade calcium salt of citric acid providing excellent calcium bioavailability for food fortification and pharmaceutical supplementation.We supply bulk Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate is widely used in beverages, plant-based milk fortification, flour calcium enrichment, dietary calcium supplements and infant formula fortification.
Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate (Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂·4H₂O) contains approximately 21% elemental calcium and is one of the most commonly used calcium fortification salts.
It has good bioavailability, mild taste, and is well tolerated gastrointestinally. Used in calcium-fortified juices, plant-based milks, cereals, supplements and pharmaceutical formulations.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White fine powder |
| Assay | 97.5-100.5% |
| Calcium Content | 20.0-22.5% |
| Water of Crystallisation | 10-14% |
| pH (5% slurry) | 3.5-5.5 |
| Chloride | ≤ 0.02% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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