Calcium Sulfate (Food Grade Gypsum)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
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)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved gentle tofu coagulant and brewing gypsum
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS tofu coagulant and dough mineral
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized without limit
Commonly Found Foods
Tender block tofuEnglish pale alescommercial yeast breads
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Magnesium chloride✓ GDL
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