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Calcium Sulfate (Food Grade Gypsum)

황산칼슘 (식용 석고) E516 CAS 7778-18-9 Acidity Regulator & Leavener
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EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
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Overview & Primary Purpose

Food-grade gypsum that slowly precipitates soymilk into tender, silky block tofu while infusing abundant dietary calcium.

Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
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3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status

🇰🇷 South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted

Approved gentle tofu coagulant and brewing gypsum

🇺🇸 United States (FDA)
Approved

FDA GRAS tofu coagulant and dough mineral

🇪🇺 European Union (EFSA)
Approved

EFSA authorized without limit

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Commonly Found Foods

Tender block tofuEnglish pale alescommercial yeast breads
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Safer Clean-Label Alternatives

✓ Magnesium chloride✓ GDL

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