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SCHAEFER PRECAfood®
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate for Food &
Pharmaceutical Applications
SCHAEFER PRECAfood® is a high-purity precipitated
calcium carbonate (PCC) developed for food and
pharmaceutical applications requiring controlled
particle
characteristics, chemical purity, and regulatory
compliance. Supplied in India by SFA – Food &
Pharma Ingredients as a sourcing and technical interface
partner.
Product Overview
SCHAEFER PRECAfood® is produced using a controlled precipitation process, resulting in a calcite, scalenohedral morphology with defined physical and chemical properties. The product is designed for use in regulated food and pharmaceutical formulations where consistency and compliance are critical.
SCHAEFER PRECAfood® complies with major pharmacopeial and food additive standards and is manufactured at a facility certified under internationally recognised food safety and pharmaceutical quality systems.
Applications
Food Applications
- Calcium source in food formulations
- Acidity regulation
- Carrier and processing aid in dry blends
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Applications
- Excipient for tablets and capsules
- Diluent and filler
- Antacid formulations
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
SCHAEFER PRECAfood® 3.0 complies with:
- European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)
- Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
- EU Regulation No. 231/2012 (E170)
- Codex Alimentarius / JECFA
Manufactured under:
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- ISO 9001
- GMP (Pharmaceutical Excipient)
- HACCP
- Halal
Typical Technical Characteristics
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Assay (Calcium Carbonate) | 98.0 – 100.5 % |
| Loss on Drying | < 2.0 % |
| Acid Insoluble Substances | < 0.2 % |
| Magnesium & Alkali Salts | < 1.0 % |
| Morphology | Calcite, scalenohedral |
| Particle Size (d50) | 3.0 ± 0.5 µm |
| Specific Surface Area (BET) | ~5 m²/g |
| Brightness (R457) | > 96 % |
| Bulk Density (Typical) | ~0.5 kg/L |
| pH (10% slurry) | < 10.5 |
| Appearance | Fine white powder |
Heavy Metals & Microbiology
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Lead | < 3 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | < 3 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | < 0.5 mg/kg |
| Mercury | < 0.5 mg/kg |
| Aluminium | < 400 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | < 10 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mould | < 10 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Not detected |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
We offer grades with varying particle sizes and bulk densities. Detailed specifications and third-party test reports are available on request.
Packaging & Storage
- Supplied in 25 kg paper bags
- Multi-layer packaging (2-ply kraft paper with PE liner)
- Packed on wrapped pallets
- Shelf life: 3 years
- Storage: Store in original, unopened packaging in a dry environment
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. SCHAEFER PRECAfood® 3.0 complies with
Ph.
Eur., USP, and JP and is manufactured under GMP
for
pharmaceutical excipients.
Yes. The product complies with FCC, EU E170, and
Codex / JECFA requirements for food
applications.
The median particle size (d50) is 3.0 ±
0.5
µm. Grades with varying particle sizes are
available on request.
No. SCHAEFER PRECAfood® is a registered
trademark of its respective owner. SFA supplies
the
product as a sourcing and technical interface
partner
in India.
Request Technical Data or Samples
For technical data sheets, certificates of analysis, regulatory documentation, pricing, or samples, please contact our team.
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