Calcium Chloride – 25kg

Description

Calcium Chloride – 25kg | Food, Agricultural & Industrial Chemical in Johannesburg & South Africa

Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is a highly soluble inorganic salt widely used in food processing, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. It appears as a white crystalline solid, flakes, or granules and is well known for its hygroscopic properties, allowing it to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment.

In food and beverage production, food-grade Calcium Chloride (E509) is valued for improving texture, firmness, moisture retention, and product stability without significantly increasing sodium levels. In agriculture, granular Calcium Chloride provides an essential calcium source for crops, improves soil structure, and helps prevent common physiological disorders.

Bidchem supplies Calcium Chloride 25kg from Johannesburg, supporting food manufacturers, farmers, industrial processors, and commercial operations across South Africa with consistent quality and dependable supply.

Product Specifications

Chemical Name: Calcium Chloride
Chemical Formula: CaCl₂
Chemical Type: Inorganic salt
Appearance: White crystalline solid, flakes, or granules
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Hygroscopic Properties: Absorbs moisture from air
Food Additive Classification: E509 (food-grade applications)
Packaging: 25kg bag

Applications & Uses

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Used as a firming agent, stabiliser, and processing aid to improve texture, consistency, and shelf life in a wide range of food products.

Firming Agent

Prevents softening in canned fruits, pickles, and vegetables by strengthening cell walls and pectin structure, helping products retain crispness during storage.

Dairy & Cheese Production

Restores calcium balance in pasteurised milk, improving curd formation, yield, and texture during cheese and dairy processing.

Beverages

Adds electrolytes and minerals to sports drinks and functional beverages, contributing a mild salty taste without excessive sodium.

Meat & Seafood Processing

Improves water retention, maintains juiciness, and supports shape stability during freezing and thawing processes.

Snacks & Processed Foods

Used to control texture, reduce oil absorption in fried products, and assist with moisture management in confectionery and snack foods.

Agricultural Applications

Granular Calcium Chloride is widely used in agriculture as a calcium nutrient source, soil conditioner, and crop support input.

• Supplies essential calcium for strong cell walls, membranes, and healthy plant growth

• Prevents physiological disorders such as blossom-end rot in tomatoes, bitter pit in apples, and leaf tip burn

• Improves soil structure, aeration, and water infiltration by binding soil particles

• Enhances moisture retention due to its hygroscopic nature, especially before planting

• Increases plant tolerance to environmental stress such as drought and frost

• Improves fruit set and crop quality in citrus and vegetables

• Used post-harvest in fruit washes to reduce decay and extend shelf life

Application Methods & Considerations

• Applied directly to soil as granules

• Used in liquid fertilisers through fertigation systems

• Applied as foliar sprays for rapid calcium uptake

• Dosage must be carefully calculated based on soil type, crop, and climate

• Over-application may increase soil salinity, causing osmotic stress and potential root or foliage damage

• Available in free-flowing granular forms (e.g. 1–3mm, 2–6mm) that dissolve quickly and resist caking

Industrial & Technical Uses

Used in dust control, de-icing, desiccants, moisture absorption, self-heating devices, swimming pool treatment, and pH buffering in industrial systems.

Benefits

• Maintains firm texture and crispness in food products

• Enhances cheese yield and dairy processing efficiency

• Improves soil health and crop resilience

• Prevents calcium-related plant disorders

• Supports moisture control in food, agriculture, and industry

• Adds electrolytes without significantly increasing sodium

• Highly effective moisture absorber

• Recognised as safe (GRAS) when used according to guidelines

How It Works

Calcium Chloride strengthens plant cell walls, improves protein water-binding in food systems, and absorbs excess environmental moisture. These properties make it highly effective for texture control, moisture management, firmness, and stability across food processing, agriculture, and industrial applications.

Packaging & Delivery

Calcium Chloride is supplied in secure 25kg packaging suitable for food-grade, agricultural, and industrial handling.

Bidchem offers delivery from Johannesburg with nationwide distribution across South Africa, supporting manufacturers, farmers, and processors in all major regions.

Safety & Handling Information

Calcium Chloride should be handled in accordance with standard chemical, food, and agricultural safety practices.

Handling guidelines:

• Avoid inhalation of dust

• Use appropriate PPE during bulk handling

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area

• Keep packaging tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available upon request.
For professional, agricultural, and industrial use.

Why Buy Calcium Chloride from Bidchem South Africa?

Johannesburg-based chemical supplier
Reliable nationwide delivery across South Africa
Suitable for food-grade, agricultural, and industrial applications
Secure 25kg packaging
Consistent quality and professional support

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For manufacturers, farmers, and processors in Johannesburg and across South Africa, request a quote for Calcium Chloride 25kg from Bidchem today.