Calcium Carbonate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Natural mineral chalk providing safe opaque whiteness to frostings and candies, replacing banned titanium dioxide.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
🇰🇷
South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved calcium fortifier and natural white pigment
🇺🇸
United States (FDA)
Approved
Natural titanium dioxide white replacer
🇪🇺
European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Primary safe white replacement for banned E171
Commonly Found Foods
White candy coatingscalcium-fortified plant milksdonut glazes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Microfine rice starch
Check if this additive is in your snack!
Snap a photo of the nutrition label with Eatlabel to get an instant 3-nation safety score in 3 seconds.
Open Eatlabel Scanner →