Calcium acetate monohydrate is an organic calcium salt được sản xuất bởi reacting acetic acid or vinegar with calcium carbonate. It is freely soluble in water and provides both calcium enrichment and antimicrobial chức năngality in food systems.
In the baking ngành công nghiệp, calcium acetate inhibits mold growth and extends hạn sử dụng while contributing to dough strength through calcium-gluten interactions. It is also used as a firming agent in canned fruits and vegetables, where calcium ions crosslink pectin to maintain structural integrity. Calcium acetate's mild flavor profile and dual chức năngality as chất bảo quản and khoáng chất chuace make it a practical ingredient in clean-label food công thức.