Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate Food Grade
Food grade calcium sulphate is used in food processing ingredient manufacturing and industrial applications.
Food grade calcium sulphate dihydrate is a high-purity, naturally occurring mineral (gypsum) used in the food industry as a safe and versatile additive, coagulant, and calcium supplement.
Product Information & Uses
Appearance: A fine, white, odorless, and tasteless powder.
Purity: Typically offers a purity of 98% or higher and meets stringent food safety standards such as E516, FCC, NF, and EU516 specifications.
Functions: It is used in a variety of food processing applications:
Coagulant: Essential for the production of tofu and soy products, helping the soybean curd firm up to a desired texture.
Dough conditioner/Flour treatment agent: Improves the texture and workability of dough in bakery products and enhances loaf volume.
Calcium supplement/fortification: Used to enrich foods and beverages (e.g., cereals, plant-based milks) with dietary calcium.
Firming agent: Helps maintain the firmness and texture in canned fruits and vegetables.
Anti-caking agent: Helps powdered products like spices and drink mixes maintain a free-flowing consistency by absorbing moisture.
pH regulator/Stabiliser: Used to control acidity and maintain consistency in various processed foods and beverages.
