CalEssence® precipitated calcium carbonates (PCCs) are a family of six enhanced purity, ultra-low-lead calcium carbonates developed specifically for manufacturers who need to meet the lead requirements of California Proposition 65. Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI) CalEssence® PCC products range in particle size from 0.7 microns up to 12.0 microns, and come in several different shapes.
CalEssence® PCCs are manufactured at SMI’s plant in Adams, Massachusetts. Adams is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Drug Manufacturing Facility, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the production of the CalEssence® PCCs. The American Institute of Baking (AIB) has certified the Adams facility, and CalEssence® PCC products are also certified as Kosher.
Applications for Specialty Minerals CalEssence® Precipitated Calcium Carbonates (PCCs)
CalEssence® PCCs have many uses in healthcare and consumer products. Click on one of these applications to learn more about the use and the specific CalEssence® PCC grade recommended:
- Pharmaceuticals and antacids. Both over-the-counter (OTC) and ethical drugs, with the various tablet and liquid forms of antacids being the primary application.
- Nutritional supplements. Calcium supplements in many varieties: chewable, swallowable and effervescents tablets, soft chews, soft gels, and powdered beverage mixes.
- Calcium fortified foods including: beverages such as milk and soy milk; drinkable yogurts and probiotics; solid forms such as breakfast cereals, baked goods, snack foods, breakfast bars, and crackers; and dairy products such as milk, ice cream and yogurt.
Learn more:
- SMI minerals in food fortification uses
- SMI minerals in beverages – cow’s milk, soymilk, powdered drinks
- SMI minerals in liquid meals and infant formulas
- SMI minerals in frozen dairy products
- SMI minerals in yogurt, drinkable yogurt and smoothies
- SMI minerals in cereals, baked goods, pastas and other solid foods
- SMI minerals in chewing gum and confectionery
- SMI minerals in ingredient enrichment
- SMI minerals in pet foods
- SMI minerals in nutritional supplement uses
- SMI minerals in pharmaceuticals
- Specialty Minerals calcium carbonates for food, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- Choosing the right grade of Specialty Minerals calcium carbonate for consumer products
- Useful information for formulators: Downloadable information sheets on formulating with calcium carbonate, the effect of particle size and shape in a product, high bioavailability of calcium carbonate, California Proposition 65 lead limits and calcium carbonate lead levels.
- U.S. Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Calcium
- Osteoporosis: Anyone Can Be At Risk – Even You! A downloadable information sheet
- Specialty MInerals minerals in consumer products: See all the products you use every day - foods, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toiletries and other personal care items – which use Specialty Minerals talcs and calcium carbonates.
- What is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)? A minerals introductory webpage
- What is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) for Healthcare? A downloadable information sheet
- Download technical data sheets and MSDS for Specialty Minerals products
- Request a sample
- About Specialty Minerals Inc.
- Specialty Minerals plant profiles: Adams
- Quality, GMP and ISO at Specialty Minerals
