In food, Calcium Lactate is used to maintain product color and extend shelf life without leaving a bitter taste like Calcium Chloride. In addition, Calcium Lactate also acts as a food additive to help regulate acidity, solidify, stabilize, and emulsify the product.  Calcium lactate amd also used as a food preservative.It functions by extending the shelf life of food by inhibiting oxidation and microbial growth. It also serves other roles in food, such as acting as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and thickener.   In pharmaceuticals, Calcium Lactate is used as an antacid and to supplement calcium deficiency. In addition, Calcium Lactate is used in dental products to help prevent tooth decay and increase the ability to regenerate tooth enamel.