Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)

Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) Food Grade is a white, odorless, tasteless powder used widely in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. It is an inorganic compound containing calcium and phosphorus, both essential for bone health and metabolic function. The anhydrous form ensures greater stability and flowability in production.


Uses/Applications:

Food Industry

  • As a calcium and phosphorus supplement in flour, cereals, and processed foods

  • Used in mineral-fortified drinks, baked goods, and nutritional blends

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

  • As an excipient (filler or binder) in tablets and capsules

  • For making calcium supplements

Animal Feed (when specified)

  • As a feed-grade source of minerals (Note: different grade)

Description

Dicalcium Phosphate (Food Grade) contains about 29–31% calcium and 22.5–23.5% phosphorus, with high purity and minimal impurities. It appears as a white, free-flowing powder, has a neutral pH (6.5–8.0), and is slightly soluble in water. Heavy metals, arsenic, and fluoride are present in very low, safe limits, making it ideal for food and supplement applications.

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