date:Jun 12, 2018
The present scientific opinion deals with the evaluation of the safety of di‐calcium malate （DCM） proposed as a novel food ingredient and as a source of calcium for use in foods for the general population, food supplements, total diet replacement for weight control and food for special medical purposes （FSMP）， and with the bioavailability of calcium from this source. The structural formula of the proposed complex is based on expert judgement and not supported by any analytical data. On t