Calazoon (calcium lactate), Biozoon, E 327

Calazoon® is calcium lactate (E 327) and is used as an adjuvant for various texturizers (alginate, gellan and iota), which require ions to form gel structures (calcium or potassium). These gels are perceived to be particularly heat-stable, firm yet flexible or fast-gelling and, because of these properties, are of interest to the catering industry. For some preparations rich in calcium or potassium-rich ingredients such as milk or sour whey. For special applications, such as For example, when molding gel capsules, the calcium or potassium concentration must be higher than most common kitchen ingredients. For these applications Calazoon® is needed, which is characterized by a very mild and pleasant taste. In addition to the calcium ions, which are important for the preparation technique, the salt residue can have a significant influence on the sensory perception of the salt solution (slightly bitter, salty, mildly sour) and the reaction speed. The rate of reaction is important in shaping capsules because the viscosity of the capsule mass and the rate of gel formation can control the success of round shapes.