Ingredient

Ascorbic Acid And Calcium Chloride

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve color and flavor in foods. …

What it is

Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, a nutrient found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is often produced commercially through a chemical synthesis process. Calcium chloride is a salt made from calcium and chlorine, commonly found in nature and also produced industrially.

Why it's used

Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve color and flavor in foods. Calcium chloride is used as a firming agent, particularly in canned fruits and vegetables like pickles and olives, and also helps to improve texture and flavor in some processed foods.

Health notes

Ascorbic acid is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or preservative. Calcium chloride is also GRAS by the FDA and is used as a firming agent. Both are widely consumed and generally considered safe at typical dietary levels. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these substances and established acceptable intake levels.

Allergen info

Neither ascorbic acid nor calcium chloride are derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Ascorbic Acid And Calcium Chloride

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European Imports Ltd. Red Sweetypepp Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 83kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs European Imports Ltd. Tricolor Sweetypepp Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 83kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Kovey Company Pasta With Sweety Drop Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Mario Camacho Foods LLC Gourmet Sweet Peppers Stuffed With Golden Berry Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 71kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.9Carbs Mario Camacho Foods LLC Gourmet Red Sweet Peppers Quarters & Drops Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 83kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Eggplant Piquillo Peppers Artichokes Zucchini Grilled Vegetables Atalanta Corporation Eggplant Piquillo Peppers Artichokes Zucchini Grilled Vegetables Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 117kcal 3.3Protein 6.7Fat 10Carbs George DeLallo Co., Inc. Pitted Italian Olive Salad, Pitted Italian Olive Deli Salads High in sodium — 160% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 318kcal 2.0Protein 29.8Fat 11.3Carbs Kiybele Copper & Wood Tri Color Sweet Cherry Pepper, Tri Color Sweet Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs Kiybele Copper & Wood Red Sweet Cherry Pepper, Red Sweet Cherry Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs George DeLallo Co., Inc. Delallo Charcuterie Collection, 12 Oz Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 25Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs GS1 Mexico Sweet & Spicy Juanita Piquante Peppers, Sweet & Spicy Juanita Piquante Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 83kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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