- Ingredient Name:Calcium Chloride
- Functions:Sequestering Agent, Preservative, Firming Agent
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Naturally Derived
FBC Industries, Inc. Calcium Chloride 28% is a common salt. Calcium Chloride has a food additive code of E509 and is used as a sequestrant and firming agent. Calcium Chloride can be utilized as an electrolyte in sports drinks and beverages. Calcium Chloride can also act as a preservative to maintain firmness in canned vegetables or in higher concentrations in pickles to give a salty taste while not increasing the food’s sodium conten.