Calcium Chloride – 25kg

Description

Calcium Chloride – Food-Grade E509 for Food Processing, Agriculture & Industrial Applications in South Africa

Bidchem is one of the most reliable calcium chloride suppliers in Johannesburg, delivering high-performance solutions for food, agricultural, and industrial applications. 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 such as blossom-end rot in tomatoes and bitter pit in apples. For industrial users, it serves as a powerful moisture absorber, dust control agent, and de-icing compound.

As a trusted chemical distributor, we ensure this laboratory-tested food-grade and industrial-grade salt meets the rigorous demands of commercial food manufacturing, farming operations, and industrial processing across South Africa. Dispatched daily from our Johannesburg facility, Calcium Chloride supports food manufacturers with texture control, farmers with crop nutrition, and industrial users with moisture management solutions.

Product Specifications (Produk Spesifikasies)

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 Grade Classification	E509 / GRAS
Packaging	25kg Bag

Applications & Uses (Gebruik en Toediening)

Food & Beverage Applications – Food-Grade Additive (E509)

• 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.
• Common Food Products: Canned vegetables, pickles, cheese, sports drinks, processed meats, and snacks.

Agricultural Applications – Calcium Nutrient Source

• Calcium Nutrition: Supplies essential calcium for strong cell walls, membranes, and healthy plant growth.
• Disorder Prevention: Prevents physiological disorders such as blossom-end rot in tomatoes, bitter pit in apples, and leaf tip burn.
• Soil Structure: Improves soil structure, aeration, and water infiltration by binding soil particles.
• Moisture Retention: Enhances moisture retention due to its hygroscopic nature, especially before planting.
• Stress Tolerance: Increases plant tolerance to environmental stress such as drought and frost.
• Fruit Quality: Improves fruit set and crop quality in citrus and vegetables.
• Post-Harvest: Used in fruit washes to reduce decay and extend shelf life.
• Suitable Crops: Tomatoes, apples, citrus, vegetables, and fruit crops.
• Application Methods: Applied directly to soil as granules, used in liquid fertilisers through fertigation systems, or applied as foliar sprays for rapid calcium uptake.

Agricultural Considerations

• Dosage: Dosage must be carefully calculated based on soil type, crop, and climate.
• Over-Application: Over-application may increase soil salinity, causing osmotic stress and potential root or foliage damage.
• Form Availability: Available in free-flowing granular forms (e.g. 1–3mm, 2–6mm) that dissolve quickly and resist caking.

Industrial & Technical Applications

• Dust Control: Used for dust suppression on roads and construction sites.
• De-Icing: Effective de-icing agent for roads and surfaces in cold climates.
• Desiccants: Used in moisture-absorbing products and containers.
• Self-Heating Devices: Used in self-heating cans and food packaging.
• Swimming Pool Treatment: Used for calcium hardness adjustment in pool water.
• pH Buffering: Used in industrial systems for pH control and buffering.

Key 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

Supplied in secure 25kg bags suitable for food-grade, agricultural, and industrial handling. Bidchem offers delivery from Johannesburg with nationwide distribution across South Africa, including:

• Pretoria
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Port Elizabeth
• East London
• Bloemfontein
• Other regions nationwide

Safety & Handling Information (Veiligheid en Hantering)

• Avoid inhalation of dust during handling
• Use appropriate PPE when handling bulk quantities
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Keep packaging tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption
• Consult Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use
• For professional, agricultural, and industrial use only

Why Buy Calcium Chloride from Bidchem South Africa?

• Johannesburg-based supplier with nationwide delivery
• Professional-grade food-grade and industrial-grade salt for multiple applications
• High-purity calcium chloride (E509) for food processing and preservation
• Essential calcium source for agricultural crop nutrition
• Effective moisture absorber for industrial applications
• Secure 25kg food-grade and industrial packaging
• Consistent quality and reliable supply
• Expert technical support available