E352 / Antioxidants & acidity regulators
Calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate
Safety in brief
Safe
Recorded EatMatrix rating, not a new clinical review. The amount, your sensitivities and country rules still matter.
- Watch for
- No allergen or sensitivity is recorded for this ingredient here. Check the whole product label; this is not an allergen-free guarantee.
- Our advice
- Read the whole food label and consider how often you eat the product. A name or E number does not tell you the amount, and an ingredient rating cannot assess the entire food.
What it is
Calcium malate and calcium hydrogen malate are calcium salts of malic acid used in food as acidity regulators and firming agents, and sometimes as a source of added calcium in fortified foods and supplements. They are used in products like juices and confectionery to balance tartness and stabilize texture. They are considered safe at typical food-additive intake levels.
Also appears on labels as: Calcium malate, Calcium hydrogen malate, Calcium bis(hydrogen malate), Calcium salts of malic acid, Malic acid calcium salt, Calcium malate (E352), Calcium hydrogen malate (E352), E352, E 352, E-352, E352(i), E 352(i).
Dietary information
- Vegan
- Yes
- Halal
- Yes
- Gluten-free
- Yes
- Allergens
- None recorded
Recorded ingredient information. Check the product label or certification: sources, other ingredients and cross-contact can vary.
Research & body effects
Health notes from our ingredient record
- Generally recognized as safe at typical food levels; no significant documented risks beyond general caution around excess calcium supplementation from combined dietary sources.
Other references from our ingredient record
These links come from the original ingredient record. They are separate from the source reviews above and have not all been checked for the exact ingredient, amount consumed or claim. Dates are shown newest first.
- EFSA Re-evaluation of Malic Acid and Malates: Calcium Malate Safety Assessment — EFSA Panel on Food Additives, European Food Safety Authority (2024). Part of the comprehensive European Food Safety Authority re-evaluation of malic acid and its salts, including calcium malate (E352). The assessment reviewed all available toxicological data and exposure estimates for calcium malate as a food additive. The study concluded that calcium malate has an excellent safety profile when used according to approved regulations. As the calcium salt of malic acid, it provides both malic acid and bioavailable calcium. No adverse effects were identified in safety studies, and the compound's natural occurrence in fruits supports its safety for food use as an acidity regulator.[safe]
Country rules
Country checks for E352
Permission depends on the market, type of food, amount and conditions. A scientific opinion or an E-number alone does not establish a legal use. These checks are separate from the stored EatMatrix rating.
Compare all eight markets and their sources
| Market | What is checked |
|---|---|
| European Union | Regulation (EC) 1333/2008, Annex II Part B, version , contains the exact code E352: Calcium malates. Listing alone does not allow every food use. Part E food categories, limits, specifications and applicable later acts still need a product-specific check. Source read: . |
| Great Britain | The FSA register record for E352 (Calcium malates) lists “Authorised” in England, Scotland and Wales. Register updated: 01 April 2025; record checked: . Food-specific conditions and specifications still need a separate legal check. |
| United States | Complete current-use review pending. Any scoped provision in the label guide above applies only to the stated use. FDA explains the applicable food-additive and GRAS framework. |
| Northern Ireland | Review pending. Check the applicable EU rules and territory arrangements; the GB register alone does not establish this status. FSA guidance is a starting source, not a verified permission for this entry. |
| Canada | No exact named entry located in the reviewed additive lists No exact named food-additive entry was located in the 15 current lists for Calcium Malate; Calcium Hydrogen Malate. Calcium salts of other acids are not transferable. EatMatrix reading: Do not claim a permitted additive use from this review. Exact preparation, intended use and any applicable separate legal provision need confirmation; this table result is not a toxicology verdict or proof of a universal ban. Name and category review: . This describes the legal source check, not a finding that the ingredient is safe, unsafe or untested. Sources and names checkedNames checked: Calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate; Calcium Malate; Calcium Hydrogen Malate. All 15 Health Canada permitted-additive lists were checked by exact name, with the reviewed alternatives above. E-numbers alone are not Canadian ingredient names. The Justice Canada consolidation read was current to 21 September 2026. A complete product decision also requires its composition, specifications, intended food and use, quantities, applicable separate provisions and any later changes. |
| Australia | Review pending. Food Standards Code permissions and conditions need an additive-specific check. FSANZ food-additive rules is a starting source, not a verified permission for this entry. |
| New Zealand | Review pending. Food Standards Code permissions and conditions need an additive-specific check. FSANZ food-additive rules is a starting source, not a verified permission for this entry. |
| Japan | Review pending. The relevant list, identity and use standards need an additive-specific check. CAA food-additive lists is a starting source, not a verified permission for this entry. |
Sources & review status
Check what each source covers: an authority’s conclusion, a research finding and a country’s legal permission answer different questions.
What this guide covers
- Original ingredient record
- 1 research link; newest recorded date: . Sources added separately to this guide are not included in this count.
This guide brings together our ingredient record and the dated sources shown here. Missing information describes a gap in this guide; it does not mean an ingredient is untested, safe or harmful. This is not a complete review of every study, preparation or current country rule. The amount in a product and how it is used still matter.
How to read the ratings, research and country checksAgency labels recorded by EatMatrix
These are imported database classifications, not verified current statements from each authority. Use the dated official sources below for their actual scope and conclusions.
| Authority | Database label |
|---|---|
| FDA | Safe |
| WHO | Safe |
| EFSA | Safe |
| FSANZ | Safe |
| Japan | Safe |
| UK FSA | Safe |
| Health Canada | Safe |
Database updated: . What does an E number mean on a food label?
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is EatMatrix's recorded rating for E352?
The recorded EatMatrix rating for E352 (Calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate) is “Safe”. It is calculated from labels stored in our ingredient database. These labels are not verified current regulator decisions or country permissions. A database update date is not a scientific review date.
Is E352 vegan, halal or gluten-free?
According to our ingredient data for Calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate — vegan: yes, vegetarian: yes, halal: yes, kosher: yes, gluten-free: yes, dairy-free: yes. Manufacturing sources can vary between products; check the label if it matters to you.
What is E352 and why is it used?
Calcium malate and calcium hydrogen malate are calcium salts of malic acid used in food as acidity regulators and firming agents, and sometimes as a source of added calcium in fortified foods and supplements. They are used in products like juices and confectionery to balance tartness and stabilize texture. They are considered safe at typical food-additive intake levels.
Does E352 contain allergens?
No known allergens are recorded for Calcium malate, calcium hydrogen malate.
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This page shows information and classifications recorded in our ingredient database. Current scientific and market-specific verification remains pending as described above. It is general information, not medical advice.