Description

Dicalcium phosphate DCP is an inorganic compound with the formula CaHPO₄. It is available in both food grade and feed grade, and each grade has different industrial applications.
Industrial applications of dicalcium phosphate
Animal Feed Industry (Largest Application)
Used as a source of calcium and phosphorus in poultry, cattle, swine, fish, and pet feeds.
Supports bone development, eggshell formation, growth, and reproduction.
Food Industry (Food Grade)
Used as a mineral supplement in breakfast cereals, flour, beverages, and nutritional products.
Acts as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods.
Used as a dough conditioner in baking.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Used as a tablet binder and filler (excipient).
Found in calcium supplements and some medicinal formulations.
Toothpaste Manufacturing
Serves as a mild abrasive to help remove plaque and surface stains.
Also supplies calcium in oral care products.
Fertilizer Industry
Used as a source of phosphorus and calcium in certain specialty fertilizers.
Nutraceuticals
Used in dietary supplements to provide calcium and phosphorus for bone health.
Chemical Industry
Used as a raw material in the production of specialty phosphate compounds.
Major industries that use DCP in Nigeria
Livestock feed manufacturers
Poultry farms and feed mills
Pharmaceutical companies
Toothpaste and oral care manufacturers
Food processing companies
Nutritional supplement manufacturers