Trace Of Calcium Chloride
What is Trace Of Calcium Chloride?
Calcium chloride is a salt that is naturally found in minerals. It is often made by reacting limestone (calcium carbonate) with hydrochloric acid. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water.
Is Trace Of Calcium Chloride vegan?
Trace Of Calcium Chloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Trace Of Calcium Chloride gluten-free?
Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Trace Of Calcium Chloride used for?
Manufacturers add calcium chloride to foods to improve texture and firmness, especially in canned fruits and vegetables.
Is Trace Of Calcium Chloride safe?
Calcium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
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 to firm up tofu and as a brine ingredient for 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 and chloride ions, which are essential nutrients. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated calcium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Calcium chloride is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Trace Of Calcium Chloride
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