Directly Compressible Calcium Carbonate
Source: SPI Polyols, Inc.
The company has developed a coprocessed calcium carbonate (CaCO3)/sorbitol, designed as an alternative to other directly compressible calcium products.
The company has developed a coprocessed calcium carbonate (CaCO3)/sorbitol, designed as an alternative to other directly compressible calcium products. The coprocessed product contains 50% calcium carbonate and 50% sorbitol. Common areas for use are calcium supplements, multi-vitamins, and antacids. This product has many benefits, including:
- Excellent compressibility
- Reduced grit
- Smooth, creamy mouth feel
- Fast disintegrating tablets
- Non-friable tablets
- Less handling in production
- Less quality control costs
- Calcium Carbonate conforms to California's Proposition 65