Ingredient · E509

Salt And Calcium Chloride

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
When used together, salt and calcium chloride often act as firming agents and preservatives, …

What is Salt And Calcium Chloride?

Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral compound found naturally in seawater and underground deposits. Calcium chloride is a salt made from calcium and chlorine, often produced from limestone or brine. Both are inorganic compounds commonly used in food processing.

Is Salt And Calcium Chloride vegan?

Salt And Calcium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Salt And Calcium Chloride a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Salt And Calcium Chloride used for?

When used together, salt and calcium chloride often act as firming agents and preservatives, especially in canned fruits and vegetables like pickles, olives, and beans.

Is Salt And Calcium Chloride safe?

Both salt (sodium chloride) and calcium chloride are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

When used together, salt and calcium chloride often act as firming agents and preservatives, especially in canned fruits and vegetables like pickles, olives, and beans. Salt also enhances flavor, while calcium chloride helps maintain texture and crispness.

Health notes

Both salt (sodium chloride) and calcium chloride are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Salt is an essential nutrient, but high intake can contribute to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated both salt and calcium chloride, and for calcium chloride, JECFA has set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Salt And Calcium Chloride

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Iberia, Premium Black Beans Iberia Foods Corporation Iberia, Premium Black Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 74kcal 4.4Protein 0.4Fat 13.2Carbs Premium Black Beans Roma Food Group, Inc. Premium Black Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 78kcal 5.5Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Cannellini Beans Giant Eagle, Inc. Cannellini Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Steak Burrito Bowl Tender Seasoned Beef Strips, Riced Cauliflower, Black Beans & Zesty Pico De Gallo Entree Bowls, Steak Burrito Bowl The Real Good Food Company LLC Steak Burrito Bowl Tender Seasoned Beef Strips, Riced Cauliflower, Black Beans & Zesty Pico De Gallo Entree Bowls, Steak Burrito Bowl Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 78kcal 6.3Protein 2.0Fat 6.3Carbs Sliced Tricolor Jalapenos International Delicacies Inc. Sliced Tricolor Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Pinto Beans Defense Commissary Agency Pinto Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 15.4Carbs Lee-Thompson-Fawcett Company Bell Pepper Strips, Sweet Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Kidney Beans, Light Red, Light Red Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 6.9Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Chi-Chi's, Whole Green Jalapenos Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 28kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.8Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 4.6Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Pastore's Inc. Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 14.6Carbs Valley Fine Foods Company Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce, Creamy Red Bell Pepper Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 115kcal 1.6Protein 9.8Fat 8.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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