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Calcium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
Also known as: E509
Low concern
Calcium chloride is GRAS and authorised in the EU with ADI 'not specified' due to low toxicity at use levels.
Found in
22,003 products
E-number
E509
Type
stabiliser, thickener, coagulant
What it is
Calcium chloride (E509) is an inorganic salt of calcium and chlorine.
Firming agent, sequestrant, electrolyte source.
Why it's flagged
- Bitter taste in high amounts
What regulators actually say
"Calcium chloride ... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1193)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; ADI 'not specified'
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