Ingredient

Magnesium And Calcium Chlorides

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These compounds are often used as firming agents to help maintain the texture of …

What it is

Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride are mineral salts that occur naturally in seawater and as mineral deposits. They are typically produced industrially through chemical reactions involving magnesium or calcium compounds and hydrochloric acid.

Why it's used

These compounds are often used as firming agents to help maintain the texture of fruits and vegetables in canned goods and pickles. They also act as flavor enhancers, adding a salty or bitter taste, and are sometimes used as electrolytes in sports drinks.

Health notes

Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purposes. They are essential minerals in the human body. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Neither magnesium chloride nor calcium chloride are derived from the major allergens.

Products containing Magnesium And Calcium Chlorides

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Coca-Cola USA Operations Blue Raspberry Cherry Sports Drink, Blue Raspberry Cherry Sport Drinks 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.8Carbs Grape Flavored Zero Sugar Sports Drink, Grape Coca-Cola USA Operations Grape Flavored Zero Sugar Sports Drink, Grape Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs Coca-Cola USA Operations White Cherry Flavored Zero Sugar Sports Drink, White Cherry Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs Powerade Lemon Lime Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Lemon; Lime Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Lemon Lime Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Lemon; Lime Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 24kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Fruit Punch Bottle, Fruit Punch Coca-Cola USA Operations Fruit Punch Bottle, Fruit Punch Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 24kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Mixed Berry Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Mixed Berry Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 24kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Powerade Orange Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Orange Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Orange Bottle, 20 Fl Oz, Orange Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 24kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Berry Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Berry Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.8Carbs Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.8Carbs Blue Raspberry Cherry Sports Drink, Raspberry; Cherry Coca-Cola USA Operations Blue Raspberry Cherry Sports Drink, Raspberry; Cherry Sport Drinks High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.8Carbs Zero Sugar Mixed Berry Sports Drink, Mixed Berry Coca-Cola USA Operations Zero Sugar Mixed Berry Sports Drink, Mixed Berry Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs Powerade Zero Sugar Citrus Peach Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Citrus; Peach Coca-Cola USA Operations Powerade Zero Sugar Citrus Peach Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Citrus; Peach Sport Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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