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How bitter is calcium lactate?

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How bitter is calcium lactate, really? I’ve come across several sources claiming it’s less bitter and more pleasant, but the key term that stands out to me is “less,” implying it still has some bitterness. So, how bitter is it, exactly? Since I’d need to use double the amount compared to calcium chloride, I want to determine if it’s truly worth purchasing instead of sticking with the chloride I already have in stock.

I asked GPT for specifics, and it mentioned that calcium lactate is about 50% less bitter when considering the same amount of calcium ions. However, when I pressed for sources, it couldn’t provide any, even after playfully threatening to bankrupt OpenAI. So, I’m left wondering if that figure was just pulled from nowhere.

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    Calcium lactate is generally considered to have a milder taste compared to calcium chloride. While calcium chloride can impart a sharper, more bitter flavor, calcium lactate is often described as “less bitter” or even slightly sweet due to the presence of lactic acid.

    The statement that calcium lactate is “50% less bitter” is subjective and can vary based on individual taste perceptions, but it’s widely accepted that it is indeed less harsh than calcium chloride.

    As for your question about how bitter it really is—while it’s difficult to quantify bitterness precisely, many users report that they find calcium lactate’s taste more pleasant, making it a better choice for formulations where flavor is a concern, such as in food or beverages.

    In your case, if you’re looking for a less bitter option and are willing to use more of it to achieve the same calcium content, it might be worth trying calcium lactate. However, if you’re currently satisfied with the results from calcium chloride and don’t mind the taste, sticking with what you have could be more convenient.

    For a definitive comparison, you might want to conduct a taste test or check with others who have experience using both to get a better personal sense of their flavor profiles.

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