Terra Alba – Baking Additive

Terra Alba, made directly from the mineral calcium sulfate, has long been used in the yeast-raised baking industry to supply calcium enrichment to a wide variety of baking products.

The use of this product in baked breads has resulted in the highest evaluation marks with regard to flavor, crunch, color, texture and grain. It is also well known for its use as a processing aid.

Arcosa Specialty Materials Terra Alba is the calcium sulfate of choice by the two largest distributors in the U.S.

Terra Alba supplies calcium to enriched flour, cereals, baking powder, yeast, bread conditioners and cake icing. Here is a list of specific benefits:

  • Dough Strengthener
  • Leavening Agent
  • pH Control Agent
  • Flour Treating Agent
  • Nutrient Supplement
  • Anti-caking agent
  • Formulation Aid

Certifications

BRC Certification

Arcosa Specialty Materials Grinding Facility in Bessie, OK is a BRC Certified plant. Our products meet the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative. Arcosa Specialty Materials is proud to be the only BRC certified (GFSI) supplier of calcium sulfate in North America.

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Kosher Certification

Arcosa Specialty Materials Terra Alba is certified annually as acceptable for use in the manufacture and processing of Kosher food products for year round use, including Passover.

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Halal Certification

Arcosa Specialty Materials ground calcium sulfate is certified annually as acceptable for use in the manufacture and processing of Halal food products.

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Support Documents

For a complete list of Safety Data Sheets, Product Documents, and other support documents, CLICK HERE

For More Information

For more information or how to purchase, please contact:

U.S. & Canada
Carl Buchanan
(864) 469-3113 (Office)
(470) 539-1615 (Cell)
Carl.Buchanan@Arcosa.com

Limestone Only
Kimberly Dreis
206-957-4757 (Office)
405-882-7216 (Cell)
Kimberly.Dreis@Arcosa.com

Terra Alba is a key ingredient in the baking process.