Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride
What is Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride?
Calcium chloride is a salt made from calcium and chlorine. It is a white crystalline solid that dissolves easily in water. It is often produced industrially from limestone or as a byproduct of the Solvay process for making sodium carbonate.
Is Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride vegan?
Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride gluten-free?
Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride used for?
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm up fruits and vegetables, and to make cheese.
Is Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride safe?
In the United States, calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm up fruits and vegetables, and to make cheese. It is also used as an electrolyte in sports drinks and as a flavor enhancer in some processed foods like pickles and canned tomatoes.
Health notes
In the United States, calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a source of calcium and chloride, which are essential nutrients. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical food intake levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Contains 2% Or Less: Calcium Chloride
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High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
256kcal
12.2Protein
13.3Fat
21.1Carbs
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Plant Based Nuggets!
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
222kcal
8.9Protein
11.1Fat
20Carbs
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Buffalo Style Plant Based Bites!, Buffalo Style
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
238kcal
9.5Protein
13.1Fat
19.1Carbs
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Plant Based Nuggets!
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
222kcal
8.9Protein
11.1Fat
20Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Steak And Loaded Mashed Potatoes With Charred Broccoli And Scallion Green Chili-Cheddar Meal Kit, Steak And Loaded Mashed Potatoes
High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving
96kcal
6.3Protein
4.7Fat
7.0Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Italian Style Plant Based Sausage!, Italian Style
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
235kcal
17.4Protein
15.3Fat
7.1Carbs
Tyson Foods Inc.
Tyson Plant Based Tenders
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
270kcal
11.3Protein
17.0Fat
18.1Carbs
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Tyson Plant Based Filets
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
270kcal
11.3Protein
17.0Fat
18.1Carbs
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Tyson Plant Based Nuggets
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 21% DV per serving
270kcal
11.3Protein
17.0Fat
18.1Carbs
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