Harcros Chemicals - Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) FG

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Phosphates
Country of Origin: United States of America (USA)
Ingredient Name: Tricalcium Phosphate
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions: Supplement
Food Ingredients Functions: Anti-Caking Agent,
Buffering Agent,
Clouding Agent,
Mineral Source,
Supplement
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Mineral Source,
Supplement
Technologies: Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Acidulants & Acidity Regulators,
Other Functional Additives
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Minerals
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Minerals
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Feed Supplements
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free,
Food Allergen-free,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Gluten-free,
Halal,
Kosher,
Lacto Vegetarian,
Pareve,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Food Ingredients Features: Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Pets

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Powdered Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Other Food Applications,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition Applications

Beverage Mixes,

Breakfast Cereals,

Flour,

Instant Breakfast Cereal,

Powdered Beverages,

Soups,

Spice Seasoning

Use Level

max. 120 mg/l

Product Applications

TCP can be used as a calcium and/or phosphorus supplement in products such as cereals, bakery mixes, flours, beverages, pet/animal food, and pharmaceuticals.
TCP is an effective anti-caking agent in salt substitutes, dry beverage mixes, dry soup mixes, dry gravy mixes, spice blends, and other hygroscopic food products, which require flow conditioning.
Calcium phosphates (mono-, di-, and tribasic) are allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘organic’ or ‘made with organic’, according to 7CFR 205.605(b) – U.S. National Organic Program.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White powder

Physico-Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Content	34 - 40	%	-
Loss on Ignition	max. 10.0	%	-
Arsenic Content	max. 3	mg/kg
Lead Content	max. 2	mg/kg	-
Fluoride Content	max. 0.0075	%	-

Nutritional Information


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calories	0	kcal/100g	-
Saturated Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Cholesterol	0.0	mg/100g	-
Protein	0.0	g/100g	-
Dietary Fiber	0.0	g/100g	-
Total Sugars	0.0	g/100g	-
Added Sugars	0.0	g/100g	-
Other (Organic Acids)	0	g/100g	-
Ash	96	g/100g	-
Moisture	1.8	g/100g	-
Total Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Total Carbohydrates	0.0	g/100g	-
Vitamin A	0.0	mcg/100g	-
Vitamin C	0.0	mg/100g	-
Vitamin D	0.0	mcg/100g	-
Calcium	38300	mg/100g	-
Iron	0.0	mg/100g	-
Sodium	0.0	mg/100g	-
Potassium	0.0	mg/100g	-
Phosphorus	18500	mg/100g	-
Magnesium	0.0	mg/100g	-

Particle Size Distribution


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Sizing (USSS, Retained on 140 Mesh)	max. 0.5	%	Wet Method
Sizing (USSS, Through 325 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Wet Method

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 181.29,
FDA 21 CFR 182.1217,
FDA 21 CFR 182.8217,
FDA 21 CFR 582.1217,
FDA 21 CFR 582.5217,
IFANCA Halal,
NSF/ANSI 60

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Supplied by

ICL Group

Packaging Information

25 kg Multilayer Plastic Bag (PE)
20 kg Multiwall bags
50 lb Multiwall bags
1300 lb Super sacks
1800 lb Super sacks

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage Conditions: Ambient temperatures, at low to moderate humidity.