Ingredient

To Help Maintain Firmness

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to help maintain the firmness and texture of canned fruits …

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 is produced industrially from limestone and salt.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to help maintain the firmness and texture of canned fruits and vegetables, like beans and tomatoes. It is also used in some dairy products and in pickling.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of calcium. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at the levels typically found in food.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing To Help Maintain Firmness

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SHURFINE Premium Butter Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 80kcal 4.8Protein 0.4Fat 14.4Carbs SHURFINE Premium Pinto Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.4Fat 15.4Carbs SHURFINE Premium Garbanzo Beans Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 96kcal 6.4Protein 0.8Fat 17.6Carbs SHURFINE Premium Dark Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 14.6Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Premium Black Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 88kcal 5.6Protein 0.4Fat 16Carbs Whole New Potatoes Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Whole New Potatoes Canned Vegetables 38kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 9.0Carbs Sliced New Potatoes Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sliced New Potatoes Canned Vegetables 36kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 9.1Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Premium Small Red Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 80kcal 4.8Protein 0Fat 14.4Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Garbanzo Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 88kcal 4.8Protein 0.8Fat 17.6Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Premium Light Red Kidney Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 96kcal 4.8Protein 0Fat 17.6Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Great Northern Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 88kcal 5.6Protein 0Fat 16Carbs Black Beans, Black Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Black Beans, Black Canned & Bottled Beans 92kcal 6.2Protein 0Fat 16.9Carbs
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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.