Calcium fumarate explained

Calcium fumarate is a compound with formula Ca(C2H2(COO)2) or (OOC-CH=CH-COO)Ca. It is a calcium salt of fumaric acid, and has been used to enrich foods to boost calcium absorption.[1]

It has E number "E367".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Absorption of Calcium Fumarate Salts Is Equivalent to Other Calcium Salts When Measured in the Rat Model. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 50. 17. 4974–4975. 10.1021/jf0200422. 2002. Weaver. Connie M. Martin. Berdine R. Costa. Neuza M B. Saleeb. Fouad Z. Huth. Peter J. 12166992.
  2. Web site: FOOD ADDITIVES : "E" NUMBERS.

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