E352: Calcium Malates
Main role: acidity control
Also listed as: calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate
What is E352 (Calcium Malates)?
E352 covers calcium salts of malic acid. They are used in acidity-control systems and are distinct from adding free malic acid. The precise calcium malate form can matter to the behavior of the recipe.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is acidity control. Acidity regulators adjust or buffer pH. The resulting acidity depends on the whole recipe, not just the presence of one acid or salt. Acidity control may also affect texture and the performance of other ingredients.
Food and formulation examples
- Acidity-control preparations
- Selected fruit-style formulations
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E352, E 352, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Calcium malate should not be confused with calcium lactate E327. Similar-sounding salts can have different technological roles and specifications.
Is E352 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E352 as Calcium malates. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.