Calcium Citrate 21% for Bone Nutrition and Muscle Support Applications
Calcium Citrate 21% for Bone Nutrition and Muscle Support Applications
Product Overview
Bone nutrition and muscle support are the central features of Calcium Citrate 21%. Calcium citrate is a highly bioavailable organic calcium salt that does not require stomach acid for absorption, making it suitable for older consumers and sensitive stomachs.
Performance Profile
Bone & Teeth Health — Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth as part of an adequate calcium intake.
Gentle on the Stomach — Well tolerated and does not cause the acid rebound sometimes associated with calcium carbonate.
Absorbs Without Stomach Acid — Absorption is largely independent of gastric pH, so it can be taken with or without food.
Muscle & Nerve Function — Calcium contributes to normal muscle function and normal neurotransmission.
For a formulation built around Calcium Citrate 21%, evaluate bone nutrition alongside muscle support rather than selecting the ingredient by name alone. Consider how these features fit the intended product format, the other ingredients and the expected user experience. A sample formulation can help establish the most suitable presentation before a larger production run.
The Calcium Citrate Mineral Powder profile should be assessed within the complete formula. Review appearance, mixing behaviour and stability under the intended storage conditions. The supplied ingredient photographs illustrate the material or its source; they do not establish a particular assay, grade or finished-product performance. Use written specifications to define the material being ordered.
Ingredient Details
| Appearance | White, odourless, crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Assay / Active | Calcium 21.0 – 23.0% (tetrahydrate); anhydrous grade available |
| Form & Particle Size | Powder or granule, 100% through 80 mesh |
| Application | Calcium citrate is a highly bioavailable organic calcium salt that does not require stomach acid for absorption, making it suitable for older consumers and sensitive stomachs. |
| Packaging | 25 kg kraft bag or fibre drum with PE liner |
| MOQ | 1 kg (samples 10–100 g) |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 months; cool, dry, sealed |
Storage and Care
This is a food-grade raw material, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease. Finished-product suitability depends on the complete formulation and intended use.

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