Calcium Chloride Water
What is Calcium Chloride Water?
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 sodium carbonate. It appears as white crystals or granules and is highly soluble in water.
Is Calcium Chloride Water vegan?
Calcium Chloride Water is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Chloride Water a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Chloride Water used for?
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm them up, enhance flavor, and act as an electrolyte in sports drinks.
Is Calcium Chloride Water safe?
Calcium chloride is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm them up, enhance flavor, and act as an electrolyte in sports drinks. It is commonly found in canned vegetables, cheese production, beer brewing, and as a firming agent in processed fruits and vegetables.
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. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated calcium chloride and found it to be safe for consumption at typical levels. It is not associated with significant health controversies when consumed in amounts typically found in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Calcium Chloride Water
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