E170 — Calcium Carbonate

Used as: Colour, anti-caking agent

Why is it used?

Calcium Carbonate is used in food as colour, anti-caking agent.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E170”
• “Calcium Carbonate”

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