Ingredient

To Stabilize Color

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to help stabilize them, particularly in canned fruits …

What it is

Calcium chloride is a salt that is naturally found in minerals and also produced by the body. It is manufactured industrially from limestone and salt (sodium chloride). It appears as a white crystalline solid that readily absorbs moisture from the air.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to help stabilize them, particularly in canned fruits and vegetables, firming them up. It is also used as an ingredient in cheese making, in brewing, and to add a salty flavor to foods like olives and pickles.

Health notes

Calcium chloride is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. It is an important electrolyte in the body, but consuming very large amounts can cause digestive upset.

Allergen info

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

Products containing To Stabilize Color

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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