What is food grade calcium chloride?

Food grade calcium chloride is a commonly used food additive, also known as food grade calcium chloride. It is a common food thickener and antioxidant of vitamin C, which can be used to process various foods and beverages. Food grade calcium chloride is refined and processed from calcium chloride as raw material. It has the characteristics of being colorless, odorless, and free of toxic and harmful substances, and is widely used in the food industry.

The main uses of food grade calcium chloride include the following aspects:

1. Increase the hardness and taste of food: Food grade calcium chloride can combine with impurities in food, increasing the hardness and taste of food, making it more delicious.

2. Adjusting the pH of food: Food grade calcium chloride can regulate the pH of food, enhance its acidity, improve its taste, and extend its shelf life.

3. Promoting food coagulation and keeping it fresh: Food grade calcium chloride can promote food coagulation in food, making it more flavorful and elastic, and extending the shelf life of food to keep it fresh.

4. Enhance the antioxidant properties of food: Food grade calcium chloride is an effective antioxidant that can effectively prevent food from oxidation and spoilage during processing and storage, and maintain the nutritional value of food.

Food grade calcium chloride has a wide range of applications in our daily lives, and can be well applied in food processing such as dairy products, candies, juice, bread, and seafood. At the same time, food grade calcium chloride is also widely used in brewing, food preservation, and other aspects, which can improve the quality and taste of food, and ensure food safety and hygiene.

Overall, food grade calcium chloride is a safe and effective food additive that can provide convenience and security for our food industry. When using, it is necessary to pay attention to moderate use and follow the standards for the use of food additives to ensure the quality and safety of food. I hope everyone can pay attention to food safety, choose healthy food, enjoy delicious food while maintaining health.