Calcium Chloride
What is Calcium Chloride?
Calcium chloride is a salt compound made of calcium and chlorine. It occurs naturally in brine (saltwater) and minerals. It can also be produced by reacting calcium carbonate (limestone) with hydrochloric acid.
Is Calcium Chloride vegan?
Calcium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Chloride a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Calcium Chloride used for?
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods as a firming agent, to help maintain texture, and as an electrolyte.
Is Calcium Chloride safe?
In the United States, the FDA considers calcium chloride to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended uses.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods as a firming agent, to help maintain texture, and as an electrolyte. It is commonly found in canned vegetables like tomatoes, in cheese making, and in some sports drinks.
Health notes
In the United States, the FDA considers calcium chloride to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended uses. At typical intake levels in food, calcium chloride is generally considered safe. Consuming very large amounts might lead to digestive upset. JECFA has evaluated it and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified), considering it safe at levels used in food; EFSA has also evaluated it and concluded it is safe for use as a food additive.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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