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And Calcium Chloride

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use calcium chloride as a firming agent, especially in canned fruits and vegetables, …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt made from calcium and chlorine. It is naturally found in minerals and seawater. It can be produced industrially by reacting limestone with hydrochloric acid.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use calcium chloride as a firming agent, especially in canned fruits and vegetables, to help them keep their shape. It is also used in cheesemaking to help coagulate milk proteins and in brewing to add minerals to water.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of calcium and chloride, which are essential nutrients. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical food levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten. It is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.

Products containing And Calcium Chloride

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SPARTAN Greek Nonfat Yogurt Yogurt 80kcal 8Protein 0Fat 12.7Carbs Red Gold Tuttorosso Blue Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes with Basil 35oz Vegetables Prepared/Processed 19kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 4.6Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Strawberry Fruit On The Bottom Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt 88kcal 8.4Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Whole Grain And Sweet Potato Snacks Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 67.9Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Honey Turkey & Honey Ham Pinwheel Tray Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 197kcal 14.5Protein 9.9Fat 13.2Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Honey Turkey & Havarti Cheese Pinwheel Tray Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 191kcal 13.8Protein 10.5Fat 12.5Carbs Hanover Foods Corporation Pinto Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 15.4Carbs

Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. Burrito, Burrito Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 90% DV per serving 268kcal 11.1Protein 13.1Fat 26.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Select, Con Queso Salsa Cheese 150kcal 0Protein 11.7Fat 10Carbs Emmi Roth USA, Inc. Havarti Cheese, Peppadew Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs McCall Farms Inc Freshlike, Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 38kcal 1.7Protein 0.4Fat 7.5Carbs Copperleaf Gourmet Foods Inc. Gourmet Bruschetta, Tomato Artichoke Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 62kcal 3.1Protein 3.1Fat 6.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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