Ingredient

Zinc Chloride Stabilization

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add zinc chloride to canned vegetables to help maintain their color and texture …

What it is

Zinc chloride is an inorganic salt made from zinc and chlorine. It is a white crystalline solid that dissolves easily in water. It is often used as a stabilizer in canned foods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add zinc chloride to canned vegetables to help maintain their color and texture during processing and storage. It acts as a firming agent, preventing the vegetables from becoming too soft. It is most commonly found in canned green beans.

Health notes

Zinc chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Zinc is an essential mineral for human health, and zinc chloride can contribute to dietary zinc intake. JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated zinc chloride. Evidence on the health effects of zinc chloride at typical dietary intake levels is generally considered safe.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Zinc Chloride Stabilization

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Topco Associates, Inc. Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Veri-Green Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Fancy Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Lakeside Foods, Inc. Veri-Cut Green Bean Canned Vegetables —kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Meijer, Inc. French Style Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Meijer, Inc. Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs Fancy Whole Green Beans Canned Vegetables 17kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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