Calcium – Delayed-Release Matrix Powder

Microencapsulated calcium coats a calcium salt in a protective matrix to mask chalky taste, reduce interactions with other ingredients and enable delayed or controlled release. It is used to fortify foods, drinks and multi-nutrient formulas.

Delayed-release matrix powder engineered to protect the active through the stomach and support release further along the gut.

GUTINS Calcium — delayed-release matrix powder is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: active assay + encapsulation efficiency; form / technology: delayed-release matrix powder; diet suitability: Verify carrier.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Supports normal bones and teeth
• Supports normal muscle function
• Reduced chalky taste and grittiness
• Fewer interactions in fortified foods
• Delayed-release options for GI comfort

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Premixes, gummies, sachets, tablets, beverages.

• Bone health tablets
• Fortified beverages and plant milks
• Chewables and gummies
• Multivitamin powders
• Bakery and cereal fortification
• Delayed-release capsules

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 500–1,200 mg/day elemental calcium (in divided doses)
• Typical use level: 5–50% in tablets and powders; 0.5–3% in fortified foods and beverages
• Formulation tip: Avoid milling or high-shear processing that could compromise the release matrix.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Matrix limits dissolution in acidic media; disperses at intestinal pH. Parent active: dispersible in water; solubility depends on calcium salt (carbonate insoluble, citrate slightly soluble); insoluble in oils

Storage & Handling

Store sealed in a cool, dry place below 25 °C, protected from light, oxygen and humidity.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Calcium salts are permitted in EU food supplements and fortified foods with authorised bone health claims; dietary ingredients/GRAS in the US. Verify encapsulant status in the destination market.

Diet suitability: Verify carrier. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• Calcium UL: 2,500 mg/day (EU and US adults 19–50)
• Separate from iron, zinc, thyroid medication and some antibiotics
• May cause constipation or bloating
• Encapsulation materials (e.g. modified starch, gum arabic, proteins, shellac, lipids) must be declared and checked for allergens.

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.