Used as a sequestrant and stabilizer in food products to maintain texture and prevent spoilage by binding metal ions. Commonly found in dairy alternatives, canned vegetables, and processed foods to preserve color and flavor.

Also utilized in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements as a calcium supplement due to its high solubility and bioavailability, helping to prevent or treat calcium deficiencies such as osteoporosis or support growth in children and adolescents.

In cosmetics, it is incorporated into creams and lotions to enhance skin barrier strength, retain moisture, and promote healthy skin layer formation.

In industrial applications, it helps control pH and prevent scale formation in water treatment systems.