Ingredient

Calcium Chloride And Spices

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Calcium chloride is used to firm fruits and vegetables, such as in canned tomatoes …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt made from chlorine and calcium. It is often produced industrially from limestone or as a byproduct of the Solvay process for making soda ash. It appears as white crystals or powder and dissolves easily in water.

Why it's used

Calcium chloride is used to firm fruits and vegetables, such as in canned tomatoes and pickles, and to add a salty taste without increasing sodium content. It also helps to improve the texture and shelf life of many processed foods, including cheese and baked goods.

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, both essential nutrients. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium chloride and established acceptable intake levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Calcium Chloride And Spices

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Goya Foods, Inc. Baked Beans, Vegetarian Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 131kcal 6.9Protein 0.4Fat 25.4Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Baked Beans, Jalapeno Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 131kcal 6.9Protein 1.5Fat 21.5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Baked Beans Seasoned With Savory Pork & Sweet Molasses, Original Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 162kcal 6.9Protein 0.8Fat 32.3Carbs Empacadora Del Bajio S.A. Embasa, Sliced Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Empacadora Del Bajio S.A. Embasa, Whole Jalapenos In Escabeche Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Empacadora Del Bajio S.A. Whole Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Sliced Jalapenos Empacadora Del Bajio S.A. Sliced Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Ivar's Lemon Tartar Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 483kcal 0Protein 51.7Fat 3.5Carbs Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Conservas La Costena S.A. Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Conservas La Costena S.A. Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Nachos Pickled Jalapeno Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs
Salt (10 products) Water (10 products) Sugar (8 products) Vinegar (7 products) Onion (7 products) Jalapeno Peppers (5 products) Maltodextrin (4 products) Carrots (4 products) Vegetable Oil (4 products) Corn Or Safflower (4 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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