{"product_id":"louis-francois-calcium-lactate","title":"LOUIS FRANCOIS Calcium Lactate","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Francois Calcium Lactate is a readily available calcium salt used to supply the calcium ions required for gelling hydrocolloids such as alginates, carrageenans and certain pectins. Neutral in both colour and taste, it is particularly useful in spherification and fruit preparations where additional calcium is needed without introducing the more noticeable salty character associated with calcium chloride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect and reverse spherification systems where calcium must be introduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFruit preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormulas using sodium alginate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalcium-reactive pectin and carrageenan systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporate into cold water while stirring until dissolved. Calcium Lactate can be used to create a calcium-rich bath or incorporated directly into a formulation when calcium is required to activate the chosen hydrocolloid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse at approximately 1–9% in soaking baths used with hydrocolloids that react with calcium ions. Adjust according to the hydrocolloid system and desired setting behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eObservations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapidly releases calcium in liquid systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutral colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutral taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold-process compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful with alginate, pectin and carrageenan systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium Lactate vs Calcium Chloride\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ingredients provide the calcium needed to trigger calcium-reactive hydrocolloids. Calcium Lactate is generally preferable when the calcium salt remains within the finished preparation because its flavour is considerably more neutral. Calcium Chloride is particularly effective for external calcium baths, where its faster calcium release is useful and the finished spheres can be rinsed after setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":67681775943924,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":67681775976692,"sku":"10008","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/LOUISFRANCOISCalciumLactate_1kg1.jpg?v=1790919645","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/louis-francois-calcium-lactate","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}