Calcium And Sodium Caseinates

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 37 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Calcium And Sodium Caseinates highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Calcium And Sodium Caseinates37
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates currently appears in 37 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Calcium And Sodium Caseinates in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Calcium And Sodium Caseinates
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 37 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 37 of 37 products

Baked broccoli cheddar rice, cheddar
Unknown
95/100
Baked corn puffs
Unknown
50/100
Baked macaroni with white cheddar & cream cheese topped with toasted breadcrumbs, white cheddar cheese
Signature Cafe
95/100
Baked puffed balls corn snack
Unknown
50/100
Baked puffs corn snacks
Unknown
50/100
Baked puffs corn snacks
Unknown
50/100
Baked puffs corn snacks
Wise
50/100
Baked puffs corn snacks
Unknown
50/100
Big munch baked puffs corn snacks
Unknown
50/100
Cheddar cheese flavored baked puffed balls corn snacks, cheddar cheese
Unknown
50/100
Cheez doodles
Wise
50/100
Cheez doodles
Wise
50/100
cheez doodles
Unknown
50/100
Chicken & Broccoli Cheddar Bake
Reser's Fine Foods
90/100
Chocolate high protein complete nutritional drink
Carnation
95/100
Complete nutritional drink, rich milk chocolate
Unknown
95/100
Corn & balls mix snacks
Unknown
0/100
Corn Snacks
Wise
75/100
Coronation breakfast, essentials, high protein, vanilla
Carnation
95/100
Creamed Spinach
Handmade Real Foods
100/100
High protein classic french vanilla drink
Unknown
95/100
High Protein Complete Nutritional Drink
Carnation
95/100
Main St Bistro, Signature Macaroni & Cheese
Reser's Fine Foods
100/100
Mix crunchy & balls corn snacks
Unknown
0/100
Parmesan Risotto
Signature Cafe
100/100
Parmesan Risotto
Reser's Fine Foods Inc.
90/100
Puffed baked corn snacks
Unknown
50/100
Puffed balls
Unknown
50/100
Puffed corn snack balls
Unknown
50/100
Reser's fine foods, main st bistro, chicken broccoli cheddar bake baked entrees
Reser's Fine Foods
90/100
Rich milk chocolate complete nutritional drink
Unknown
95/100
Scalloped potatoes
Signature Cafe, Safeway Inc.
95/100
Signature cafe, frittata, maple sausage, potato and cheddar
Signature Cafe, Safeway Inc.
100/100
Spicy Pepper Jack Macaroni & Cheese
Reser's Main St. Bistro
95/100
White cheddar macaroni & cheese
Unknown
95/100
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Good & Gather
95/100
White meat chicken, broccoli, and rice in a white cheese sauce with a cheddar breadcrumb topping, chicken broccoli cheddar rice
Unknown
95/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium And Sodium Caseinates safe to eat?

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Calcium And Sodium Caseinates?

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates is found in 37 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Calcium And Sodium Caseinates do in food?

Calcium And Sodium Caseinates serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.