Calcium chloride is a natural mineral used in many different food and beverage processes. It is widely used as a firming agent in a variety of applications, including beer and fruit pickling, and in the production of cheese and other dairy products. It is also used as a preservative in a variety of foods, including dairy products, canned fruits, and vegetables, and even as an additive in plastics. Moreover, it is used to treat roads to prevent ice from forming, as a chemical in some types of plastics, and as a cooling agent in some food processing processes.
Homebrewers can purchase food grade calcium chloride at local homebrew
supply stores. This chemical is commonly used in beer fermentation and for
other indirect food applications, and it is available in bags of 50 lbs. It
must be mixed with liquid for application. Food grade calcium chloride is also
an additive in many types of canned and dried goods. Along with its food use,
calcium chloride can be used in dairy products and in the production of cheese
and beer. The global food
grade calcium chloride market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including
investors
Furthermore, food grade calcium chloride is commonly used in ice cream
for beverages. It lowers the freezing point of ice and adds calcium to the ice
cream during the mixing process. Its consumption is expected to continue
growing in the coming years, as New Zealand is the world's largest consumer of
ice cream. It consumes more than 23 liters per year, far outpacing its
Australian counterpart. These applications make it a valuable ingredient for
any manufacturer.
Moreover, apples benefit from food grade calcium chloride applications.
It helps prevent ripening and softening by strengthening the cell walls, which
makes them more resistant to harmful enzymes. Furthermore, food grade calcium
chloride improves the flavor, color, firmness, and firmness of apples.
Furthermore, it helps stabilize membrane systems and enhances storability.
Increasing the shelf life of fruits and vegetables is a significant benefit to
the industry, as the increased amount of fruit and vegetables translates to
greater profits in retail markets. In March 2020, Junction Capital Partners
(JCP) acquired Wilkinson Chemical, LLC, and with this acquisition the company
is to operate under Wilkinson Solutions. JCP hopes to build a world class
production facility of calcium chloride with this acquisition.