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E 509Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Calcium chloride

Characteristics

Additive NameCalcium chloride
E No.E 509
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A mineral salt used to firm up vegetables and fruits in canned products, help cheese curds set properly, and stabilize dairy. It's essentially a calcium compound — the same mineral found naturally in dairy and leafy greens. Widely authorized across many food categories including cheeses, jams, and canned vegetables. No significant safety concerns — EFSA and FDA both consider it safe at typical food use levels. A straightforward, low-risk additive.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 7 food categories:

1.5dehydrated milk as defined by directive 2001/114/ec
Quantum satis (no max)
1.7.2ripened cheese
Quantum satis (no max)
4.2.3canned or bottled fruit and vegetables
Quantum satis (no max)
4.2.5jam jellies and marmalades and similar products
Quantum satis (no max)
4.2.5.3other similar fruit or vegetable spreads
Quantum satis (no max)
1.7.6cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)
Quantum satis (no max)
only ripened products
4.2.4.2compote excluding products covered by category 16
Quantum satis (no max)
only fruit compote other than apple

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E 509 - Calcium chloride | E-Number Information