Ingredient · E509

To Promote Firmness

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to canned fruits and vegetables to help them keep their …

What is To Promote Firmness?

Calcium chloride is a salt made from chlorine and calcium. 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 a white powder.

Is To Promote Firmness vegan?

To Promote Firmness is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is To Promote Firmness gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is To Promote Firmness a major allergen?

Calcium chloride is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is To Promote Firmness used for?

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to canned fruits and vegetables to help them keep their firm texture.

Is To Promote Firmness safe?

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a firming agent.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to canned fruits and vegetables to help them keep their firm texture. It is also used in cheesemaking and as an ingredient in some sports drinks.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a firming agent. It is a source of calcium, an essential nutrient. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Calcium chloride is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain To Promote Firmness

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Diced Potatoes Nash Finch Company Diced Potatoes Canned Vegetables 42kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs Whole Potatoes Nash Finch Company Whole Potatoes Canned Vegetables 42kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Whole White Potatoes Canned Vegetables 42kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs LIDL Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 33kcal 0.8Protein —Fat 7.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Diced Potatoes Canned Vegetables 42kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs Nash Finch Company Sliced Potatoes Canned Vegetables 42kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs Target Stores Pinto Beans, Pinto Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 15.4Carbs Meijer, Inc. Amish Baked Beans, Amish Canned & Bottled Beans High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 125kcal 4.5Protein 2.8Fat 28.4Carbs
Water (166669 products) Calcium Chloride (12518 products) Salt (232350 products) Potatoes (8878 products) Calcium Disodium EDTA (5349 products) Natural Flavors (118985 products) Sea Salt (51185 products) Honey (17044 products) Apple Cider Vinegar (4109 products) Sodium Phosphate (17303 products)

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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