Ingredient

Salt Calcium Chloride

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to improve texture and firmness, especially in canned …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt made from calcium and chlorine. It is often produced industrially from limestone or as a byproduct of the Solvay process for making soda ash. It appears as white crystals or granules and dissolves easily in water.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to improve texture and firmness, especially in canned fruits and vegetables. It also acts as an electrolyte in sports drinks and can be used in cheesemaking to help coagulate milk proteins. It is commonly found in canned beans, pickles, and olives.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of calcium, an essential nutrient. JECFA has evaluated calcium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake. At typical food consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Salt Calcium Chloride

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Pastore's Inc. Whole Peeled Tomatoes Tomatoes 21kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 4.1Carbs Haggen Inc. Sliced Carrots Canned Vegetables 25kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Bravo Restaurants, Inc. Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Kosher Cheese Pizza High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 199kcal 10.3Protein 8.1Fat 21.3Carbs Hot N' Spicy Pickle Snacking Cuts Hottie Bites, Hot N' Spicy GLK Foods, LLC Hot N' Spicy Pickle Snacking Cuts Hottie Bites, Hot N' Spicy Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.4Carbs Pinto Beans In Brine Furman Foods, Inc. Pinto Beans In Brine Canned & Bottled Beans 100kcal 5.8Protein 0Fat 17.5Carbs Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc. Spicy Green Garbanzo Hummus Dips & Salsa 310kcal 10.3Protein 17.2Fat 31.0Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Butter Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 16.1Carbs The Perfect Bite Company Mini Phyllo Cup Filled With Seasoned Ground Chicken, Green Chile Sauce & Cheeses Bite Size Indulgences Tostada Bite, Chicken, Green Chile Sauce & Cheeses Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 238kcal 8.3Protein 13.1Fat 17.9Carbs Dimensionally Designed Organic Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 100kcal 8.5Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs Fareway Stores, Inc. Diced Fire Roasted Hot Jalapenos, Diced Fire Roasted Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs The Real Good Food Company LLC Enchiladas Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 263kcal 18.8Protein 18.8Fat 3.0Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Peeled Whole Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice Tomatoes 21kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 4.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.