Ingredient · E509

Calcium Cholride

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Calcium chloride is used to firm fruits and vegetables, and to add a salty, …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt made of calcium and chlorine. It is produced industrially from limestone and salt, or as a byproduct of the Solvay process for making soda ash. It is available in white, crystalline form.

Why it's used

Calcium chloride is used to firm fruits and vegetables, and to add a salty, tangy taste to foods like pickles and olives. It also helps to improve the texture and firmness of cheeses and is used in some dips and relishes.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in food. It is a source of calcium, an essential nutrient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake. EFSA has also evaluated it.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Calcium Cholride

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CREAM BAY Muenster Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs CREAM BAY Cream Bay, Muenster Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs GREAM BAY Gream Bay, Muenster Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium Dips & Salsa 16kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 4.9Carbs Star Snacks Co., Inc. Hamburger Chips Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 14kcal 0.2Protein 0Fat 3.2Carbs
Salt (5 products) Enzymes (3 products) Pasteurized Milk (3 products) Cheese Culture (3 products) Water (2 products) Vinegar (2 products) Citric Acid (1 products) Tomatoes (1 products) Dill Flavour (1 products) Yellow 5 (1 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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