Calcium chloride

Introduction


Calcium chloride has been used for decades in cheese production.  Calcium chloride plays an important role in the coagulation process and affects curd formation.

Thanks to years of practical experience and our own research department’s expertise, CSK food enrichment is a real specialist on the use of additives in cheese production.

Product description and composition

CSK calcium chloride solution is a purified and standardised solution of the salt CaCl2. It is the product of an ingenious system of filtration and standardisation. A special filtration step is used to remove the unwanted particles and to make the liquid suitable for use in foodstuffs through standardisation. The filtration that CSK uses is remarkably refined, eliminating even microorganisms and preventing later sagging of the product. CSK calcium chloride is approved for foodstuffs and its E-number is E 509.

Characteristics and properties

Standard available: 33% solution (w/w)

  • form: clear liquid
  • colour: colourless

Quality

CSK delivers calcium chloride of high, consistent quality. This is achieved through strict quality control during the production process.

Application in cheese production

Calcium chloride is primarily added in order to optimise the cheese preparation process and to
compensate for fluctuating calcium content in the milk caused by seasonal influences. The amount of calcium affects coagulation and coagulation time; therefore, adding calcium chloride allows the cheese maker to control the process by maintaining a fixed coagulation time.
Another reason for adding calcium chloride is to optimise the natural pH of cheese milk.

Depending on the type of coagulant, the pH of the milk can be adjusted by adding calcium chloride.

Dosage

The ideal dose depends on many factors, such as:

  • pH and calcium concentration of the milk;
  • amount of coagulant added;
  • process conditions, such as temperature;
  • desired coagulating time.

 

Packaging sizes

CSK calcium chloride is available in:

  • 25 kg jerry cans;
  • plastic container of ± 1,000 kg;
  • in bulk: truckload up to ± 25 tons.

Storage and shelf life

Calcium chloride has unlimited shelf life, provided it is stored in the closed original packaging between -10 and +25°C.

Technical assistance

CSK’s technical experts have years of experience with applying additives in the cheese production process. Would you like more information or do you require assistance? Please contact our team of experts.

This publication is solely intended for information purposes. CSK food enrichment cannot be held liable for the contents. This specifically applies in cases where its products are used in violation with prevailing legislation and rules and/or licenses.