Calcium formate

International Numbering System (INS) for Food Additives:238
Food additives Europe numbers: E238 

Calcium formate isn't a common medical substance currently used in mainstream medicine. Here's what we know:

• Limited Medical Use: There's a lack of evidence for widespread use of calcium formate for direct medical treatment in humans.
• Potential Applications (under research): Some research suggests possibilities for:
  • Food additive: Investigated as a potential anticaking agent or preservative in some foods [1].
  • Industrial applications: More commonly used in industrial processes like metal plating, leather tanning, and as an anti-corrosion agent [2].

Limited Information on Medical Benefits:

• More research is needed to understand if calcium formate has any direct medical benefits or applications for treating specific conditions.

Safety:

• Information on the safety profile of calcium formate for human consumption or medical use is limited.