Ingredient · E509

Preservative And Calcium Chloride

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm them up, add a salty taste, …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt made from chlorine and calcium. It is a white crystalline solid that dissolves easily in water. It can be produced industrially or found naturally in minerals.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to firm them up, add a salty taste, and act as an electrolyte in sports drinks. It is often found in canned vegetables, firming fruits like apples, and in some dairy products.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is an important mineral for bone health and nerve function. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Preservative And Calcium Chloride

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PARK STREET DELI Granny Smith Sliced Apples & Caramel Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 128kcal 1.3Protein 0.6Fat 29.5Carbs Reichel Foods, Inc. Sweet Gala Apples & Caramel Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 128kcal 1.3Protein 0.6Fat 29.5Carbs Reichel Foods, Inc. Sliced Apples, Turkey Sausage Bites, White Cheddar Cheese, & Dried Cranberries Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 152kcal 6.8Protein 6.8Fat 17.3Carbs Sliced Apples, Petite Belgian Waffles, Red Grapes & Peanut Butter Reichel Foods, Inc. Sliced Apples, Petite Belgian Waffles, Red Grapes & Peanut Butter Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 243kcal 5.2Protein 13.9Fat 26.6Carbs Reichel Foods, Inc. Sliced Apples & Peanut Butter Dippin' Stix, Sliced Apples & Peanut Butter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 218kcal 6.4Protein 14.1Fat 15.4Carbs Chocolate Caramels & Pretzels Sliced Apples Reichel Foods, Inc. Chocolate Caramels & Pretzels Sliced Apples Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 206kcal 2.9Protein 7.3Fat 33.8Carbs
Apples: With Calcium Ascorbate (6 products) Salt (6 products) Sugar (6 products) Citric Acid (6 products) Preservative (6 products) Cream (3 products) Corn Syrup (3 products) Artificial Flavors (3 products) Butter (3 products) Pectin (2 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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