Food Grade Talc

Talc certified to meet Food Chemical Codex (FCC) standards is often used in the manufacturing of chewing gum. Due to its inert nature and hydrophobic properties, talc is dusted onto the surface of citrus gum sticks to prevent them from sticking to each other or to the wrapper.

It is used in place of more traditional calcium carbonate because it does no react with the acidic citrus flavors in the gum base. Calcium carbonate, on the other hand, would cause an acid-base reaction in the citrus gum base causing the unwanted production of carbon dioxide. Talc also adds a unique "chewiness" to the gum bases giving a desirable texture.

Cosmetic-Specialties recommends 5258 USP FCC talc for food applications.

Click here to view a technical data sheet for our 5258 USP FCC talc.