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FAQ - Food Grade Calcium Salts Supplier Questions

Answers to the most common questions from importers, distributors and brand owners about our calcium products, prices, certifications, samples and shipping.

Company & Capabilities

Is Guangda a factory or a trading company?

Guangda is a factory. As a reliable calcium salt manufacturer in Yantai and a B2B calcium ingredients supplier in Shandong, we run raw material selection, synthesis, drying, milling, packing and QC in our own plant, so you get factory direct supply of food grade calcium without middlemen.

Which calcium salts do you manufacture?

As a calcium salts series manufacturer in China we produce calcium citrate (powder and granular), calcium carbonate (powder, granular, precipitated, natural and oyster-shell bio calcium), calcium acetate, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium gluconate, calcium glycinate, calcium ascorbate, calcium citrate malate, calcium L-lactate and calcium malate.

Can you supply customized food grade calcium salts?

Yes. As a customized food grade calcium salts exporter we adjust particle size (mesh), bulk density, hydration form, granulation for direct compression and packaging. Send us your target specification or your current supplier's CoA and our technical team will match it.

Which markets do you export to?

We ship wholesale food grade calcium compounds to North America (USA, Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France, Spain and the Nordic countries), the Middle East, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, with documents prepared for each market.

How fast do you answer inquiries?

We offer a 24/7 fast inquiry response. Messages on WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram, Line and email are usually answered within 2 hours during China business hours and within 24 hours at the latest, with a formal quotation, TDS and CoA.

Products & Specifications

Are you a bulk food grade calcium citrate powder supplier?

Yes. We are a bulk food grade calcium citrate powder supplier producing calcium citrate tetrahydrate to GB 1903.14, USP and FCC, with lead ≤2 ppm and arsenic ≤3 ppm. It is widely used as calcium citrate powder for dietary supplements and fortified foods.

Do you supply calcium citrate tetrahydrate in bulk?

Yes. We are a calcium citrate tetrahydrate bulk supplier (CAS 5785-44-4, about 21% calcium), packed in 25 kg bags or 500-1000 kg jumbo bags, and available as fine powder, micronized powder and granules.

What is the difference between calcium citrate granular and powder?

As a wholesale calcium citrate granular manufacturer we offer free-flowing granules (typically 20-60 mesh) for direct-compression tablets, and fine powder for blending, beverages and capsules. The chemistry and assay are identical; flowability and compressibility differ.

Do you manufacture food grade calcium carbonate in China?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium carbonate manufacturer in China supplying calcium carbonate precipitated food grade (light), calcium carbonate natural limestone food grade (heavy) and bio calcium carbonate from oyster shells, all meeting GB 1886.214 and USP.

Where can I buy bulk calcium carbonate powder food grade?

You can buy bulk calcium carbonate powder food grade directly from our Yantai factory. We supply 325, 800, 1250 and 2500 mesh grades, wholesale calcium carbonate powder in 25 kg bags or jumbo bags, with a CoA for every batch.

Are you a calcium carbonate granular wholesale supplier?

Yes. We are a calcium carbonate granular wholesale supplier offering directly compressible granules for tablets and calcium carbonate granular for chewing gum, where it works as a filler and texturizer. Granule size and binder can be customized.

Do you supply organic or bio calcium carbonate?

Yes. We are a bio calcium carbonate food grade supplier and bio calcium carbonate powder supplier using cleaned oyster shells. This bio-source calcium carbonate food additive, often requested as organic calcium carbonate food grade bulk, is popular as organic calcium carbonate for plant-based milk and clean-label supplements. Here "organic" means natural origin; certified-organic status must be confirmed per order.

Are you a calcium acetate food grade powder supplier?

Yes. We are a calcium acetate food grade powder supplier and wholesale calcium acetate anhydrous manufacturer. Our anhydrous calcium acetate food grade powder (CAS 62-54-4) meets GB 1903.15 and USP with an assay of 98.0-102.0%, and we offer food grade calcium acetate powder wholesale in 25 kg bags.

What is calcium acetate used for in food?

Calcium acetate works as a preservative, buffer, firming agent, stabilizer and calcium source. We supply calcium acetate for food preservation wholesale to bakeries, meat processors and tofu makers, and as a food grade calcium acetate exporter we ship worldwide.

Do you produce food grade calcium oxide?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium oxide manufacturer offering high purity calcium oxide food grade (95.0-100.5%, GB 30614) as powder and lumps. Our calcium oxide powder for food processing is used for pH control, sugar refining and as a calcium nutrient.

Can calcium oxide be used as a food desiccant?

Yes. We are a calcium oxide desiccant food grade supplier and offer calcium oxide food grade quicklime wholesale for sachet desiccants in seaweed, snacks and dried foods, as well as calcium oxide quicklime food processing grade in bulk.

Do you manufacture food grade calcium hydroxide?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium hydroxide manufacturer and calcium hydroxide for food industry supplier. Our slaked lime calcium hydroxide food grade is widely used as calcium hydroxide for corn nixtamalization food grade (masa and tortillas), sugar refining, pickling and pH adjustment. Contact us for the current calcium hydroxide powder wholesale price.

Are you a food grade calcium gluconate powder supplier?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium gluconate powder supplier producing calcium gluconate monohydrate powder wholesale and wholesale calcium gluconate anhydrous bulk, assay 99.0-102.0% (GB 15571), with USP FCC grade calcium gluconate powder on request.

What is calcium gluconate used for?

Calcium gluconate is highly soluble and neutral in taste, which makes it ideal for calcium gluconate for dairy fortification, beverages, jellies and pharmaceuticals. It also works as a buffer, firming agent and chelating agent.

Do you offer calcium glycinate (calcium bisglycinate chelate)?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium glycinate powder manufacturer and pure calcium glycinate powder manufacturer. Our calcium bisglycinate chelate food grade bulk (GB 30605, assay ≥98.0%, lead ≤2 mg/kg) is supplied as chelated calcium glycinate powder wholesale for supplements and as calcium glycinate for infant formula ingredients, subject to buyer qualification.

Do you supply calcium ascorbate?

Yes. We are a food grade calcium ascorbate powder supplier and calcium L-ascorbate food grade supplier. Calcium ascorbate is a calcium ascorbate non-acidic vitamin C calcium source, sold as calcium ascorbate vitamin C source bulk and as a VC calcium supplement ingredient wholesale.

What is calcium citrate malate (CCM)?

Calcium citrate malate is a complex of calcium, citric acid and malic acid with high solubility and bioavailability. We are a calcium citrate malate powder manufacturer and CCM calcium citrate malate bulk supplier; our calcium citrate malate powder food grade meets GB 1903.18 and USP.

Is calcium citrate malate suitable for beverages?

Yes. Calcium citrate malate for beverage fortification is our most requested CCM application because it dissolves well and tastes clean in juices and drinks. It is also widely used in calcium citrate malate for bone health supplements.

Price, MOQ & Samples

What is the food grade calcium citrate powder price?

The food grade calcium citrate powder price depends on grade (GB/USP/FCC), particle size, packaging, order quantity and the citric acid market. Send us your volume and destination port and we will quote FOB, CIF or DDP within 24 hours.

How is your food additive calcium salts wholesale price structured?

Our food additive calcium salts wholesale price is factory-direct and tiered by volume: trial order (500 kg-1 MT), full container load and annual contract. Long-term contracts can fix prices quarterly.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

The standard MOQ is 500 kg per product. For a bulk order of calcium ingredients from China most customers ship a full 20 ft container (about 18-20 MT). Mixed containers of different calcium salts are welcome.

Do you provide free samples?

Yes. We send free samples (100-500 g) of any product together with the CoA and MSDS. Buyers usually pay the courier freight only, which can be credited against the first order.

Can I buy food grade calcium citrate online?

Yes. Food grade calcium citrate for sale online can be ordered through our inquiry form, WhatsApp or email. We confirm the specification, issue a proforma invoice and ship after payment - no third-party platform needed.

Quality & Certifications

Which certifications do you hold?

We are an ISO HACCP certified calcium factory in China holding FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP, FDA registration, Kosher, Halal and the Chinese food additive production licence (SC).

Is your calcium citrate Kosher and Halal certified?

Yes. We supply kosher halal certified calcium citrate bulk, and Kosher and Halal certificates are available for our main calcium salts. Copies are sent with every quotation.

How do you control heavy metals?

We select low heavy-metal raw materials, use food grade stainless-steel equipment and test every batch for lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium. Our limits meet GB, USP, FCC, EU Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 and JECFA requirements.

Which documents come with each shipment?

A CoA for each batch, MSDS, TDS, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and, on request, health certificate, Kosher/Halal certificates and allergen, non-GMO and BSE/TSE statements.

Logistics & Payment

Which port do you ship from?

We ship from Yantai Port and nearby Qingdao Port, with frequent direct sailings to Europe and North America. Typical transit time is 25-35 days to Rotterdam or Hamburg and 25-30 days to the US West Coast.

What is your lead time?

Stock grades ship within 7 days after deposit and customized grades within 15-20 days. Samples leave our factory within 2-3 days by DHL, FedEx or UPS.

What payment terms do you accept?

T/T (30% deposit, balance against copy of B/L), L/C at sight, and D/P or open account for established customers. We quote in USD, EUR or CNY.

How are the products packed?

Standard packing is a 25 kg composite paper bag with food grade PE liner, or 500/1000 kg jumbo bags, palletized and stretch-wrapped. Wholesale calcium carbonate powder 25kg bag packing, fibre drums and private-label packaging are available.

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