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Calcium chloride
Calcium chloride
Calcium chloride
What is it:
Calcium chloride is a compound composed of calcium and chlorine ions that is used as a firming agent, stabilizer, and preservative. Calcium chloride is produced through several methods, with one common approach being the reaction of calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid. It is commonly found in products like canned vegetables, cheese, and beverages.
Rating:
Calcium chloride is a commonly used additive and preservative, however, long term human research is lacking on its safety in food. It has not been associated with negative health effects, however, it may contain very low amounts of aluminum which can be toxic. It is commonly used in neonatal parenteral feeding. Calcium chloride is a skin and eye irritant, and certain preparations of hydrochloric acid are considered toxic.
Resources:
- PubChem Hazard Analysis of Calcium Chloride
- Calcium chloride used in neonatal parenteral nutrition not associated with adverse health effects (retrospective study)
- Calcium chloride contains low levels of aluminum (sample analysis)
- Calcium chloride effectiveness as a food preservative
- Hydrochloric acid safety data sheet
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Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
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