Calcium Chloride
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Mineral salt crucial for brewing water hardness adjustment and maintaining crunch in canned vegetables and pickles.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Standard tofu coagulant and brewing salt
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS firming and brewing additive
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized without limit
Commonly Found Foods
Craft beersfirm tofu blockscanned diced tomatoescrunchy pickles
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Calcium sulfate✓ Seawater bittern
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