Calcium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate is the calcium salt of casein, the principal phosphoprotein family of bovine milk (CAS 9005-43-0). It is produced by neutralising acid-precipitated casein curd with calcium hydroxide to form a stable, water-dispersible protein ingredient with around 90 percent protein content on a dry basis.
The ingredient is used for its slow-digesting amino acid release, smooth functional behaviour in dairy and bakery systems, and contribution of bioavailable calcium and protein to nutritional formulations.
We source bulk Calcium Caseinate from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Hubei. For this ingredient the minimum order is 500 kg and a 20-foot container takes 12 MT, and a smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Minimum order
- 500 kg
- Qty in 20' FCL
- 12 MT
- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- Function
- Mineral salt
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to light cream free-flowing powder |
| Protein content (Kjeldahl, N x 6.38, dry basis) | ≥ 90.0% |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.0% |
| Fat | ≤ 2.0% |
| Lactose | ≤ 1.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 7.5% |
| Calcium | 1.3% to 1.7% |
| pH (10% solution) | 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Particle size | 95% through 60 mesh, or per customer specification |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 30,000 CFU/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Allergen statement | Contains milk. |
| Source | Bovine skim milk casein |
Common Markets Grades
Calcium Caseinate is differentiated by particle morphology, solubility profile, and target application.
Spray-dried Calcium Caseinate is the dominant commercial format, sold as a fine, free-flowing pale-cream powder. Standard nutritional grades target around 90 percent protein on a dry basis, with low fat, low lactose, and low ash levels.
Instant grades undergo agglomeration to improve cold-water dispersibility and reduce dusting during high-volume blending. Fine-particle grades support smooth mouthfeel in ready-to-drink beverages and nutritional shakes.
Coffee whitener-grade Calcium Caseinate is specified for compatibility with vegetable fats and emulsifiers in non-dairy creamers. Specialized grades for processed cheese, imitation cheese, and meat-binding applications carry tailored viscosity and water-holding profiles.
Applications
- Protein and calcium fortification of nutritional beverages, ready-to-drink shakes, and clinical nutrition products
- Slow-release protein source in evening and bedtime sports nutrition formulas
- Meal-replacement powders and weight-management products
- Processed cheese and imitation cheese for body, melt control, and protein content
- Non-dairy coffee whiteners for emulsification and whitening power
- Bakery applications including bread, biscuits, and cake mixes for crumb structure
- Pasta and noodle enrichment for protein content and bite
- Meat product binder for sausages, deli meats, and analog products
- Whipped toppings and dessert mousses for foam stability
- Coatings and glazes in confectionery and bakery decoration
- Infant nutrition and follow-on formula as a protein source in selected formulations
- Pharmaceutical excipient in selected tablet, capsule, and powder products
Brands Using Calcium Caseinate
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Calcium Caseinate on the ingredient label.
- Nestle Health Science (Boost)BOOST High Protein Nutritional Drink ↗Boost High Protein product page: 20 g protein per bottle sourced from 'milk protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, calcium caseinate (milk) and sodium caseinate (milk).'Label verified 2026-05-24
- Nestle Health Science (Boost)BOOST Glucose Control Nutritional Drink ↗Boost Glucose Control product page ingredient panel includes 'calcium caseinate' and 'sodium caseinate' as milk-derived protein sources.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Nestle (Carnation Breakfast Essentials)Carnation Breakfast Essentials Light Start Ready to Drink, Chocolate ↗Carnation Breakfast Essentials Light Start (Chocolate) ingredient panel lists calcium caseinate alongside milk protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, and sodium caseinate.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Nestle (Carnation Breakfast Essentials)Carnation Breakfast Essentials High Protein Nutritional Drink ↗Carnation Breakfast Essentials High Protein ingredient panel includes calcium caseinate as a milk-derived protein ingredient.Label verified 2026-05-24
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China Manufacturers of Calcium Caseinate
Top Calcium Caseinate manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Calcium Caseinate
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Calcium Caseinate out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Calcium Caseinate together with other ingredients such as Sodium Acetate, Calcium Citrate and Sodium Lactate into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Calcium Caseinate is approved as a food and pharmaceutical ingredient in all major regulated markets.
In the European Union it is regulated under Directive 2015/2203/EU on caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption, which sets compositional, hygiene, and labelling standards. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration affirms it as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1230 for direct food use as a nutritional and functional ingredient.
Codex Alimentarius Standard 290-1995 establishes international compositional specifications for edible caseins and caseinates, including Calcium Caseinate. Pharmacopoeial monographs appear in selected national pharmacopeias for use as a pharmaceutical excipient.
Calcium Caseinate is a milk-derived ingredient and must be declared as a major allergen under labelling regulations in the EU, US, Canada, and most other jurisdictions. Halal and Kosher certifications (dairy classification) are widely available.
Manufacturing Process
Calcium Caseinate is produced from acid casein curd in a multi-step process.
Pasteurised skim milk is acidified to approximately pH 4.6, the isoelectric point of casein, by addition of food-grade hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, or lactic acid (or by lactic fermentation). The casein flocculates as a coarse curd and is separated from the whey by decantation and centrifugation.
The curd is washed thoroughly with warm water to remove residual whey proteins, lactose, and minerals. It is then resuspended in water and neutralised with food-grade calcium hydroxide slurry to a pH near 6.7 to 7.0, dissolving the casein into a viscous protein solution.
The neutralised solution is preheated, homogenised, and spray-dried to yield the finished powder. Agglomeration in a fluidized bed produces instant grades. Strict process hygiene, heat treatment, and final powder testing meet dairy ingredient cGMP standards for microbial and compositional specifications.
