E 509 what kind of additive. About the benefits of calcium chloride E509 for our body and industrial production of goods for various purposes

The article describes the food additive (hardener, stabilizer) calcium chloride (E509, calcium chloride), its use, effects on the body, harm and benefits, composition, consumer reviews

Functions performed

hardener

stabilizer

Legality of use

Ukraine

EU

Russia

What is food additive E509 - calcium chloride?

Food additive E509 or calcium chloride is the calcium salt of hydrochloric acid used in anhydrous or hydrated forms. Calcium chloride dissolves well in water, ethanol. A solution of calcium chloride has a specific bitter-salty taste, a barely perceptible smell.

For the production of food additive E509, calcium chloride production technology is used, based on the slaking of natural limestone with hydrochloric acid. For use in the construction, food, pharmaceutical industries; aviation, in some other industries this substance is obtained on a large scale by different methods

In the food industry, the E509 additive is used as a sealant, carrier, hardener, which contributes to the formation of the structure of products.

Calcium chloride, E509 - effect on the body, harm or benefit?

Calcium chloride is well absorbed in the stomach, large amounts (more than 350 mg per day) can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa. Calcium ions, which are part of the E509 additive, are actively included in mineral metabolism; participate in the formation of bone tissue, the work of the thyroid gland; contribute to increased blood clotting. Chlorine ions are "native" to the body. Dilute hydrochloric acid is the main component of gastric juice.

Calcium chloride is a harmless salt when taken in moderation. Previously, the solution was prescribed even to young children in the treatment of diathesis. E509 is now used as an injection for many pathological conditions in adults. In cosmetology, it is used for deep cleansing of the skin.

Calcium chloride has a specific taste, so it is used in minimal concentrations. The maximum allowable content is not regulated by regulatory documents, since if the quantity is exceeded, the organoleptic characteristics of the food product will suffer and it will be spoiled.

Dietary supplement calcium chloride - use in food

Most often, the E509 additive is used in the production of cottage cheese, cheeses and milk powder. Calcium chloride is added as a filler to dry products: milk, mixtures to improve subsequent dissolution, prevent clumping, enrichment with minerals. In the production of fermented milk products, calcium chloride contributes to the rapid coagulation of milk, increases the efficiency of the process, improves the quality of cheeses, cheese, cottage cheese.

For example, in order for milk to curdle and turn into cottage cheese, it simply needs to be mixed with calcium chloride. At the same time, in the presence of additive E509, the amount of milk required to produce 1 kg of cottage cheese is reduced from 7 to 3 liters.

A unique element in our body, which is not absorbed in its pure form, but is very necessary for muscles and bones in general. Calcium needs to be supplemented with compounds so that it can benefit the body. The optimal combination was calcium chloride, which has recently begun to replace the vitamin complex for some people.

Calcium chloride - application

The use of calcium chloride - it is common in almost all medical and cosmetic fields. If there is a lack of calcium in the body, the doctor may prescribe it to make up for the deficiency of the substance. Fragile bones can be damaged at the slightest load, and this component also strengthens muscle fibers. It is considered an integral part in the work of the cardiovascular system. Also used for:

  • Stop bleeding;
  • Stops allergic reactions;
  • cough prevention;
  • Recovery of the body after poisoning with magnesium and potassium salts;
  • Treatment of colds and inflammatory diseases.

It helps women in gynecological diseases - it increases labor activity, stimulates the organs of the uterus to expel the fetus. Often prescribed for pneumonia, hepatitis, is a diuretic. According to the method of reception:

  • Intravenous;
  • Ingestion;
  • Intramuscular, by electrophoresis.

If a dropper is needed, the method of administration is established - drip or jet.

calcium chloride for allergies

For allergies, calcium chloride can be used as a neutralizer. The ions of the substance have hypocalcemia on the whole organism as a whole. As a result, vascular permeability increases, bleeding stops. If a person suffers from hypertension, allergic reactions to medications, he can be cured only with this solution without the use of strong antibiotics. This method of treatment is used in children's intensive care hospitals when a child suffers from intoxication after taking medications.

Dose of oral administrationAdults are prescribed 2-3 tsp. solution inside, children 1-2 tsp. same. The rehabilitation course lasts 3-4 days, depending on the degree of digestibility of the substance.
Intravenously5 ml bolus for 5 minutes for adults. Children drip 5-10 ml with the addition of a solution of 200 ml of 9% sodium chloride and glucose 5%. The mass of the substance is circulated in 6 drops for 1 minute.
Through electrophoresisIntramuscularly with the help of electrophoresis, you can enter the desired unlimited amount of the substance.
TherapyComplex therapy involves the use of calcium chloride in conjunction with antihistamines against allergic reactions. These include zyrtec, kestin, telfast, etc.
Chronic illnessPersistent allergic reactions require constant intake of a calcium solution. Assign it with the addition of hot or cold water, this prevents relapses.

With the introduction of pure calcium chloride under the skin, tissue necrosis may occur in the place where the puncture was made. To avoid this, you should not self-medicate, it is better to entrust the process to qualified doctors. To neutralize the effect of the substance, the injection site is injected:

  • Sodium sulfate 25%;
  • 10 ml of sodium sulfate in the form of a drip solution;
  • Diphenhydramine solution 1% intramuscularly, 1 ml.

Before using any antihistamine, a reaction test should be done. If the injection site is red after the injection of the substance, the person will be prescribed a similar solution that does not have synthetic bases.

Calcium chloride in cosmetology

Modern cosmetology has been using medications for a long time, and recently methods for correcting wrinkles with calcium have become popular. Proper use allows you to expand the spheres of influence of the substance:

  • Rejuvenation;
  • Cell nutrition;
  • Skin restoration.

Procedures have become in demand and popular among middle-aged women. So recently, services have appeared in beauty salons for face and scalp care. Earlier they began to use calcium chloride in cosmetology for the treatment of hair follicles on the head.

Calcium chloride for the face

An inexpensive preparation for cleansing the skin of the face is very effective and has a positive effect on the condition of the dermis. Cleans pores, sebaceous glands from fats, dust and dead cells. Advantages:

  • Repeated use of facial peeling;
  • Cleansing clogged pores without causing injury to the top layer of the skin;
  • Lightening of age spots;
  • Drainage of abscesses;
  • Neutralization of purulent deposits;
  • Fast recovery after cleaning.

Since calcium chloride for the face is considered one of the aggressive components, it is used only in difficult situations when other simple and painless methods are ineffective.

So, women manage to get rid of scars and stretch marks on the skin, when no cosmetic correction device is able to cope with this task. After acne, scars often remain, which can only be removed with this drug. But there is another side of the coin, which, in principle, does not force women to refuse the sacrifice of beauty:

  • The upper layer of the dermis becomes thinner;
  • Dry skin becomes tighter;
  • The integrity of the epidermis is broken.

But because of the strong post-peeling effect, women do not refuse to make such sacrifices. In addition, positive changes are noted - smooth skin, clean pores and a healthy complexion. At home, a solution of calcium chloride is mixed with water, wiping the skin with a cotton pad. Then a mask with a moisturizing effect is applied. In beauty salons, a laser device is used to clean the dermis, since it can be difficult to get to the middle layer of the skin. We recommend doing chemical peeling no more than once a year, otherwise the top layer will simply disappear from frequent use. This will lead to unbearable pain when touching the skin.

Calcium chloride for bronchitis


Calcium chloride in bronchitis helps only in the fight against dry cough. Direct appointment - only with Quincke (pulmonary edema and the impossibility of deep breathing), but this does not mean that it can be drunk with ARVI or a cold. Expectorants have a much better effect on sputum and alveoli. Calcium chloride may aggravate a wet cough by preventing sputum production. Chronic bronchitis is not a reason to take the substance on your own, but the doctor will prescribe, rather time, other medicines.

Calcium chloride cough for children

Calcium chloride for coughing for children can be prescribed only during the period of growth - the transitional age of 10-14 years. As the child develops, the child's body needs active nourishment - calcium and potassium in the body are quickly consumed, and simple vitamin tablets do not always have time to be absorbed. So during an illness or a cold, children under 12 years of age are prescribed 1 ml of a solution in combination with vitamin D.

In preventive areas, children are prescribed it before vaccinations to facilitate the reaction and tolerance of the introduced substances. If the baby suffers from spring asthma during the flowering of plants, this is an indispensable component in the child's body. Prevents suffocation, reduces spasms of the larynx and lungs. Children from 12 years of age are prescribed in the form of solutions.

calcium chloride for bleeding

To stop bleeding, the most effective drug is calcium chloride. Compared to oxytocin and other agents, it reacts quickly, localizes the affected area and reduces the walls of blood vessels. Main line of action:

  • Stopping uterine bleeding;
  • Nasal;
  • Pulmonary;
  • Cardiovascular;
  • Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.

So a hemostatic agent, as a life-saving method for many women, began to be used in gynecology. Calcium chloride during bleeding saturates the walls of blood vessels and blood with ions, which cause inhibition of blood circulation. If on the way to a medical facility there is no chance to save a woman, they inject a portion (6 ml) of the substance, which allows them to “hold out” to the emergency room.

In some cases, the drug thins the blood, as in the case of hemophilia. The bleeding does not stop, on the contrary, it intensifies. This is necessary for the reaction with the X chromosome. The patient is "cleared" of infections and pathological processes, after which he prepares for the transfusion of blood components.

Is it possible to drink calcium chloride in ampoules?

You can take the substance orally only with mild allergies. A single dose should not exceed a volume of 1.5 ml (st.l. of the substance). If the medicine is intended for dilution of injections, ingestion in a diluted form is allowed. Is it possible to drink calcium chloride in ampoules - yes, but only until numbness appears with the outstretched left arm.

To prevent contraction of muscles and skin, moisten your fingers in soapy water and rub the affected area with massage movements. Reapply with doctor's permission.

To whom is calcium chloride contraindicated?

Calcium chloride has a number of contraindications, and its compatibility with other medicinal substances should also be taken into account. The wrong dose and combination with any components can lead to an allergic reaction that cannot be eliminated by a simple injection. Pay special attention to compounds that have phosphorus. These are incompatible substances, the intake of which leads to numbness, allergies, nausea and vomiting. Complete cleansing of the body - inpatient treatment for 5-6 weeks to prevent relapses.

Individual intolerance is expressed:

  • The appearance of arrhythmia after taking the drug;
  • Frequent contraction of the ventricles of the heart;
  • Chilliness all over the body;
  • Slow heart rate;
  • heartburn;
  • Vertigo.

To whom calcium chloride is contraindicated - persons suffering from atherosclerosis. They have high levels of calcium in their blood. This leads to thrombosis.

Additive E509

Calcium chloride is also used in the food industry as additive E509. The serial number of the substance determines the ratio of the component to emulsifiers. It is necessary for the production of dairy products. Acts as a natural thickener, used instead of harmful preservatives and stabilizers. It is also widely used in the manufacture of:

  • jam;
  • Jams;
  • Preservation of fruits and vegetables.

In moderate doses, it is absolutely harmless to adults and children. However, many parents consider such an additive dangerous. Like it or not, we will consider the question further.

E509: food additive - dangerous or not?

As an additive, the substance is a colorless crystal that retains moisture inside canned jars and packages. Do not confuse the substance with stabilizers, which deliberately increase the shelf life of the product. If you have seen milk with a shelf life of 6-9 months, be aware that dangerous substances are contained inside.

E509: food additive - dangerous or not, as an integral component?

It is only needed to maintain consistency. CaCl 2 is a calcium ion that binds proteins, allowing them to be preserved in the form in which they were placed in the container. Often it is added instead to marmalade, so that the taste is pleasant without a hint of “chewing gum”. Jelly - do not have such additives. In his presence, be sure to:

  1. During pasteurization of milk, some of the calcium is lost. To make up for it, natural ingredients are added.
  2. E is just a designation of groups of additives. It is stereotypical to think that they are all a hell of a mixture of chemistry. It's just a convenient use of all the ingredients from the field of food production.
  3. Chocolate can also contain calcium - therefore, children are not given it until 3 years old, and adults are recommended for the active work of brain cells.
  4. Sometimes, when excess water needs to be removed in brewing, calcium chloride is added. It absorbs moisture like in other products. However, solid food hardens, and beer is not spoiled by excess moisture. The taste remains as it was intended before production.

In Russia, E509 is strictly regulated. In Europe, it is considered safe and is sold in stores to be added to products. The daily dose should not exceed 340 g or ml in liquid form.

Another interesting thing is that calcium chloride is still useful in other areas of human activity:

  • Chemical laboratory - for cleaning bottles without the use of strong reagents;
  • In medical chemistry - a reagent for studying blood tests;
  • In production - for the manufacture of rubber and rubber, natural latex;
  • For the manufacture of PVA glue and hard pencils;
  • At CNG stations;
  • For shaping calcium metal;
  • In the manufacture of refrigeration chambers;
  • When extracting gas - a means for safe transportation;
  • When working in mines - to prevent the appearance of dust after cutting roads from gravel;
  • In some drugs.

As you can see, calcium chloride is used in almost all areas where the human foot steps. This is a good natural ingredient that, together with food, nourishes the body, treats coughs and eliminates allergic consequences without surgical interventions. It saves the lives of women, eliminates the causes of bleeding, and easily restores strength to patients. It is an important component in the formation of the skeleton in the womb, and without it, no person could endure the birth process without injury in the birth canal.

GOST R 55973-2014

NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Food additives

CALCIUM CHLORIDE E509

Specifications

food additives. Calcium chloride. technical requirements


OKS 67.220.20
OKP 91 9940

Introduction date 2015-07-01

Foreword

1 DEVELOPED by the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education "Moscow State University of Food Production" of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation (FGBOU VPO "MGUPP") and the Center for Certification and Standardization of Foodstuffs JSC "Akademcertificat"

2 INTRODUCED by the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 154 "Food Additives and Flavorings"

3 APPROVED AND PUT INTO EFFECT by Order of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology dated March 17, 2014 N 163-st

4 This standard takes into account the normative provisions of the following international standard and documents:

- Unified Standard for Food Additives CODEX STAN 192-1995* (as amended in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003-2011) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission;
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* Access to international and foreign documents mentioned in the text can be obtained by contacting the User Support Service. - Database manufacturer's note.

- Specification of the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO (as amended in 2007) according to the Combined compendium of food additive specifications JECFA. Volume 4 (FAO, Rome, 2011)

5 INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME


The rules for the application of this standard are set out in GOST R 1.0-2012 (section 8). Information about changes to this standard is published in the annual (as of January 1 of the current year) information index "National Standards", and the official text of changes and amendments - in the monthly information index "National Standards". In case of revision (replacement) or cancellation of this standard, a corresponding notice will be published in the next issue of the monthly information index "National Standards". Relevant information, notification and texts are also posted in the public information system - on the official website of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology on the Internet (gost.ru)

1 area of ​​use

1 area of ​​use

This standard applies to a food additive - calcium chloride (international food additive number INS No. 509, international chemical classification number CAS 10043-52-4, food additive number according to the European Union regulation E509), used in the production of food products in accordance with (hereinafter - food calcium chloride).

Note - Edible calcium chloride is used as a stabilizer, structurant, hardener, thickener, food functional ingredient in the production of food products, including functional food products, children's and healthy foods.


Requirements to ensure the quality and safety of food calcium chloride are given in 3.1.2-3.1.5, for labeling - in 3.4.

2 Normative references

This standard uses normative references to the following standards:

GOST 8.579-2002 State system for ensuring the uniformity of measurements. Requirements for the quantity of packaged goods in packages of any kind during their production, packaging, sale and import

GOST 12.1.005-88 System of labor safety standards. General sanitary and hygienic requirements for the air of the working area

GOST 12.3.002-75 Occupational safety standards system. Manufacturing processes. General safety requirements

GOST 12.4.011-89 System of labor safety standards. Means of protection for workers. General requirements and classification

GOST 61-75 Reagents. Acetic acid. Specifications

GOST 450-77 Technical calcium chloride. Specifications

GOST 857-95 Hydrochloric acid synthetic technical. Specifications

GOST 1277-75 Reagents. Silver nitrate. Specifications

GOST 1770-74 (ISO 1042-83, ISO 4788-80) Measuring laboratory glassware. Cylinders, beakers, flasks, test tubes. General specifications

GOST 3118-77 Reagents. Hydrochloric acid. Specifications

GOST 3760-79 Reagents. Ammonia water. Specifications

GOST 4386-89 Drinking water. Methods for determining the mass concentration of fluorides

GOST 4461-77 Reagents. Nitric acid. Specifications

GOST 5712-78 Reagents. Ammonium oxalate 1-aqueous. Specifications

GOST 6709-72 Distilled water. Specifications

GOST 6825-91 Fluorescent tubular lamps for general lighting

GOST 9262-77 Reagents. calcium hydroxide. Specifications

GOST 14192-96 Marking of goods

GOST 14261-77 High purity hydrochloric acid. Specifications

GOST 15846-2002 Products shipped to the Far North and equivalent areas. Packaging, marking, transportation and storage

GOST 18300-87 Rectified technical ethyl alcohol. Specifications

GOST OIML R 76-1-2011 State system for ensuring the uniformity of measurements. Non-automatic scales. Part 1. Metrological and technical requirements. Tests

GOST 25336-82 Laboratory glassware and equipment. Types, basic parameters and dimensions

GOST 26726-85 Reagents. Flame photometric method for determination of sodium, potassium, calcium and strontium impurities

GOST 26927-86 Food raw materials and products. Methods for the determination of mercury

GOST 27752-88 Electronic-mechanical quartz desktop, wall and alarm clocks. General specifications

GOST 28498-90 Liquid glass thermometers. General technical requirements. Test Methods

GOST 29169-91 (ISO 648-77) Laboratory glassware. Pipettes with one mark

GOST 29227-91 (ISO 835-1-81) Laboratory glassware. Pipettes graduated. Part 1. General requirements

GOST 29251-91 (ISO 385-1-84) Laboratory glassware. Burettes. Part 1. General requirements

GOST 30178-96 Food raw materials and products. Atomic absorption method for the determination of toxic elements

GOST R ISO 2859-1-2007 Statistical methods. Procedures for selective control on an alternative basis. Part 1: Sampling plans for successive lots based on acceptable quality levels

GOST R 51766-2001 Food raw materials and products. Atomic absorption method for the determination of arsenic

3 Technical requirements

3.1 Characteristics

3.1.1 Food additive E509 is solid crystals, granules or agglomerates. Chemical formulas: calcium chloride anhydrous form; calcium chloride dihydrate; calcium chloride hexahydrate. Molecular weight: calcium chloride anhydrous form - 110.99; calcium chloride dihydrate - 147.02; calcium chloride hexahydrate - 219.08.

3.1.2 Food calcium chloride is produced according to the technological instructions in accordance with the requirements of this standard and is used in food products in accordance with,.

3.1.3 In terms of organoleptic characteristics and solubility, all types of edible calcium chloride (anhydrous form, dihydrate and hexahydrate) must comply with the requirements given in table 1.


Table 1

Name of indicator

Characteristic

Appearance

Anhydrous form

Solid hygroscopic granules or agglomerates. Highly soluble in water and ethyl alcohol

dihydrate

Solid fragments, flakes or granules. Highly soluble in water and ethyl alcohol

Hexahydrate

hard crystals. Very soluble in water and ethyl alcohol

Anhydrous form and dihydrate

White to pale pink

Hexahydrate

Colorless

Characteristic mild

From bitter to salty

3.1.4 In terms of physical and chemical parameters, food grade calcium chloride must meet the requirements given in Table 2.


table 2

Name of indicator

Indicator value

Mass fraction of calcium chloride, %, not less than

Anhydrous form ()

Dihydrate ()

Hexahydrate ()

Mass fraction of magnesium salts (based on),%, no more

Mass fraction of water-insoluble residue, %, max

Mass fraction of free alkali (calculated as Ca(OH)), %, max

Anhydrous form (), dihydrate () and hexahydrate ()

Mass fraction of sulfates (per sulfate ion), %, max

Mass fraction of iron, %, no more

Mass fraction of alkali metals (potassium and sodium), %, max

Qualitative calcium test

Corresponds

Qualitative test for chlorides

Corresponds

3.2 Requirements for raw materials

3.2.1 For the production of edible calcium chloride, the following raw materials, technological means and auxiliary materials are used:

- technical calcium chloride according to GOST 450;

- hydrochloric acid according to GOST 857;

- hydrochloric acid according to GOST 3118;

- hydrochloric acid of special purity according to GOST 14261;

- technological means (substances) and auxiliary materials commonly used in the production of chemical products for food purposes.

It is not allowed to use liquid calcium chloride obtained in the production of soda ash as a raw material.

3.2.2 Raw materials, technological means (substances), auxiliary materials and production processes must ensure the quality and safety of edible calcium chloride and its full compliance with the requirements of this standard.

3.3 Packaging

3.3.1 Edible calcium chloride with a net weight of not more than 25 kg is packed in polyethylene (or propylene) bags or soft containers intended for food packaging.

3.3.2 It is allowed to use other types of packaging made from materials, the use of which in contact with edible calcium chloride ensures the preservation of its quality and safety in accordance with, as well as full compliance with the requirements during the entire shelf life, subject to the storage and use conditions established by the manufacturer .

3.3.3 The negative deviation of the net weight from the nominal weight of each packaging unit must comply with the requirements of GOST 8.579 (Table A.2). The positive deviation of the net weight is not limited.

3.3.4 Edible calcium chloride supplied to the Far North and equivalent regions is packaged in accordance with GOST 15846.

3.4 Marking

3.4.1 Labeling of packaging units with edible calcium chloride should be carried out in accordance with the requirements and.

3.4.2 Transport marking must comply with the requirements and requirements of GOST 14192 with the application of handling signs: "Protect from moisture" and "Protect from sunlight".

4 Safety requirements

4.1 Food grade calcium chloride is non-toxic, fire and explosion proof.

4.2 When working with edible calcium chloride, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment in accordance with GOST 12.4.011 and follow the rules of personal hygiene.

4.3 In the production of edible calcium chloride, it is necessary to comply with the safety requirements in accordance with GOST 12.3.002.

4.4 Air control of the working area is carried out in accordance with GOST 12.1.005.

5 Acceptance rules

5.1 Dietary calcium chloride is taken in batches.

A batch is considered to be the amount of food calcium chloride obtained in one technological cycle corresponding to shift production, in the same packaging, produced by one manufacturer according to one document, accompanied by shipping documentation that ensures product traceability.

5.2 To check the compliance of edible calcium chloride with the requirements of this standard, acceptance tests are carried out for the quality of the packaging, correct labeling, net weight, and periodic tests are carried out for organoleptic and physico-chemical quality indicators.

5.3 When conducting acceptance tests, a single-stage sampling plan is used with normal control and a special control level S-4 with an acceptable quality level AQL equal to 6.5, according to GOST R ISO 2859-1. The sampling of packaging units is carried out by random selection in accordance with table 3.


Table 3 - Random selection of packaging units

Number of packaging units in a batch, pcs.

Sample size, pcs.

acceptance number

Rejection clean

From 2 to 15 incl.

From 16 to 25 incl.

From 26 to 90 incl.

From 91 to 150 incl.

From 151 to 500 incl.

From 501 to 1200 incl.

From 1201 to 10000 incl.

From 10001 to 35000 incl.

5.4 The quality control of the packaging and the correctness of the labeling is carried out by an external inspection of all packaging units included in the sample.

5.5 The control of the net weight of edible calcium chloride in each packaging unit included in the sample is carried out by the difference between the gross mass and the mass of the packaging unit, freed from the contents. The limit of permissible negative deviations from the nominal net weight of edible calcium chloride in each packaging unit - according to 3.3.3.

5.6 Acceptance of a batch of edible calcium chloride in terms of net weight, quality of packaging and correct labeling of packaging units

5.6.1 The batch is accepted if the number of packaging units in the sample that do not meet the requirements for packaging quality, correct labeling and net weight of edible calcium chloride is less than or equal to the acceptance number.

5.6.2 If the number of packaging units in the sample that do not meet the requirements for packaging quality, correct labeling and net weight of edible calcium chloride is greater than or equal to the rejection number, control is carried out on a double sample size from the same lot. The lot is accepted if the conditions of 5.6.1 are met. The batch is rejected if the number of packaging units in twice the sample size that do not meet the requirements for packaging quality, correct labeling and net weight of edible calcium chloride is greater than or equal to the rejection number.

5.7 Acceptance of a batch of edible calcium chloride in terms of organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters

5.7.1 To control the organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters, from each packaging unit included in the sample in accordance with the requirements of Table 4, instantaneous sampling is carried out and a total sample is compiled according to 6.1.

5.7.2 If unsatisfactory results are obtained for at least one of the organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators, repeated tests are carried out for this indicator on a double sample size from the same batch. The retest results are final and apply to the entire lot. Upon repeated receipt of unsatisfactory test results, the batch is rejected.

5.7.3 The organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters of edible calcium chloride in damaged packaging are checked separately. The test results apply only to food grade calcium chloride in this package.

5.8 The procedure and frequency of control of indicators that ensure safety is established by the manufacturer in the production control program.

6 Control methods

6.1 Sampling

Spot samples from bags and soft containers are taken with a probe, immersing it to 3/4 of the depth. The mass of an incremental sample taken from a bag must be at least 0.2 kg, from a soft container - at least 0.5 kg. It is allowed to take spot samples from the manufacturer with a mass of at least 0.2 kg from five tons directly from the product stream at the time of its packaging.

The selected incremental samples are combined into a general sample, thoroughly mixed and reduced by quartering or mechanical division to an average sample weight of at least 0.5 kg.

The resulting sample is placed in a clean glass container with a ground stopper or screw cap or a plastic bag. The glass container is hermetically sealed, the plastic bag is tied.

A glass container or a plastic bag is marked (labeled) containing:

- product name and designation of this standard;

- batch number;

- date of sampling;

- Signature of the person who took the sample.

6.2 Determination of solubility

The method is based on determining the number of volume parts of distilled water or ethyl alcohol required to dissolve one mass part of the sample.

6.2.1 Measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, auxiliary materials and devices

Flask conical according to GOST 25336 with a capacity of 300 ml.

Cylinder 1-25-1 according to GOST 1770 with a capacity of 50 cm.

GOST OIML R 76-1 with the highest weighing limit of 500 g.

GOST 27752.

Distilled water according to GOST 6709.

GOST 18300 premium,.


6.2.2 Sampling

Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.2.3 Conducting analysis

The analyzed sample is placed in a conical flask, which contains a certain volume of solvent (distilled water or ethyl alcohol). The contents are stirred in a circular motion of the flask for at least 30 s, but not more than 5 min until the sample dissolves. The final result of the determination is compared with the solubility criteria for edible calcium chloride given in Table 4.


Table 4

Solubility Criteria for Edible Calcium Chloride

The number of volume parts of the solvent per one mass part of the sample

Very well soluble

Less than 1

Highly soluble

1 to 10

Soluble

10 to 30

sparingly soluble

30 to 100

Weakly soluble

Or 100 to 1000

Very slightly soluble

1000 to 10000

Insoluble

Over 10000


Edible calcium chloride must meet the following solubility criteria - "Very soluble" or "Very soluble" (see table 4).

6.3 Determination of organoleptic characteristics

The method is based on the organoleptic determination of the appearance, color, taste and smell of the sample.

6.3.1 Measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, auxiliary materials and devices

GOST 25336.

Test tube P1-21-200 XC according to GOST 25336.

GOST 29169.

Cylinder 1-25-1 according to GOST 1770.

Liquid glass thermometer with a measurement range from 0 ° C to 100 ° C, division value 1 ° C according to GOST 28498.

Electronic-mechanical clock according to GOST 27752.

A glass plate 5-10 mm thick, with an area of ​​10 cm.

Watch glass.

Distilled water according to GOST 6709.

It is allowed to use other measuring instruments with metrological characteristics, auxiliary devices and laboratory equipment with technical characteristics, reagents with quality characteristics that are not inferior to those listed above.

6.3.2 Sampling

Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.3.3 Conducting analysis

The analysis is carried out in a laboratory room, which must be provided with supply and exhaust ventilation. All analyzes are carried out in a fume hood.

6.3.3.1 Mix thoroughly before analysis to determine appearance and color. 10.0 g of the analyzed sample is transferred to a glass plate, evenly distributed in one layer. Appearance and color are determined in diffuse natural daylight or artificial light of a fluorescent lamp of the LD type according to GOST 6825. The intensity of illumination of the surface of the sample layer on the glass plate must be at least 500 lux.

6.3.3.2 To determine taste and smell, add 0.5 g of the sample to a clean 50 ml beaker and add 28.5 ml of distilled water. The contents of the beaker are thoroughly mixed until the sample is completely dissolved. The beaker was covered with a watch glass and kept at room temperature for 1 hour.

The smell is determined after exposure organoleptically at the level of the edge of the glass immediately after removing the watch glass from the glass.

Taste is determined after exposure organoleptically on the tip of the tongue.

6.4 Determination of the mass fraction of calcium chloride

6.4.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.4.2 Analysis - according to GOST 450 (clause 3.4).

6.5 Determination of the mass fraction of magnesium salts

6.5.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.5.2 Analysis - according to GOST 450 (clause 3.5).

6.6 Determination of the mass fraction of water-insoluble residue

6.6.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.6.2 Analysis - according to GOST 450 (clause 3.7).

6.7 Determination of the mass fraction of free alkali

The method is based on titration of an aqueous solution of a sample with a working solution of calcium hydroxide to the point of equivalence - a change in the color of the phenolphthalein indicator.

6.7.1 Measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, auxiliary materials and devices

General purpose laboratory scales according to GOST OIML R 76-1 with the highest weighing limit up to 200 g, 2nd accuracy class.

Glass B (N) -1-50 TC (TXC) according to GOST 25336.

Volumetric flask according to GOST 1770 with a capacity of 100 ml.

Flask conical for titration in accordance with GOST 25336 with a capacity of 250 ml.

Burette according to GOST 29251 1st class.

Pipette with one mark 1-2-2 in accordance with GOST 29169.

Cylinder 1-25-1 according to GOST 1770.

Distilled water according to GOST 6709.

Rectified technical ethyl alcohol in accordance with GOST 18300 of the highest grade,.

Hydrochloric acid according to GOST 3118

Calcium hydroxide according to GOST 9262, chemically pure or analytical grade, standard solution of molar concentration 0.02 mol/dm.

Phenolphthalein.

Indicator solution: 100 mg of phenolphthalein are dissolved in 50 ml of ethyl alcohol in a volumetric flask with a capacity of 100 ml. After dissolving the indicator, the volume of the solution in the flask is adjusted to the mark with ethyl alcohol.

It is allowed to use other measuring instruments with metrological characteristics, auxiliary devices and laboratory equipment with technical characteristics, reagents with quality characteristics that are not inferior to those listed above.

6.7.2 Sampling

Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.7.3 Conducting analysis

1 g of the analyzed sample is added to a 250 ml conical titration flask, 20 ml of distilled water and two drops of phenolphthalein indicator solution are added. The contents of the flask are stirred until complete dissolution of the calcium chloride sample. If the resulting solution has a pink color, 2 ml of hydrochloric acid solution of molar concentration is added to the contents of the flask, the pink color of the solution should disappear.

The sample solution in the conical flask is titrated using standard calcium hydroxide solution until the indicator turns pink again. At the same time, a blank sample is analyzed. Record the value of the volume of the standard solution of calcium hydroxide used for titration.

6.7.4 Handling results

Mass fraction of free alkali (based on),%, calculated by the formula


where is the volume of calcium hydroxide solution of molar concentration (0.02 N) used for blank titration, ;

- volume of calcium hydroxide solution of molar concentration (0.02 N) used for sample titration, cm;

0.00074 - mass of free alkali (based on), g, corresponding to 1 solution of calcium hydroxide of molar concentration (0.02 n), ;

- mass of the analyzed sample, g.

6.8 Determination of the mass fraction of sulfates

6.8.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.8.2 Analysis - according to GOST 450 (clause 3.8).

6.9 Determination of the mass fraction of iron

6.9.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.9.2 Analysis - according to GOST 450 (clause 3.6).

6.10 Determination of the mass fraction of alkali metals (potassium and sodium)

6.10.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.10.2 Conducting analysis

The analysis in the sample is carried out by the method of atomic absorption flame spectrophotometry according to GOST 26726 (Appendix 4), taking into account the following addition:

- calculation factor for sodium chloride 2.54 (for sodium);

- calculation factor for potassium chloride 1.91 (for potassium).

6.11 Qualitative calcium test

6.11.1 Measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, auxiliary materials and devices

Laboratory scales according to GOST OIML R 76-1 of medium accuracy class with the highest weighing limit of 500 g.

A set of weights according to GOST 7328 from 1 mg to 500 g of accuracy class when used with laboratory balances of medium accuracy class.
GOST 5712
Water ammonia, analytical grade, according to GOST 3760.

It is allowed to use other measuring instruments with metrological characteristics, auxiliary devices and laboratory equipment with technical characteristics, reagents with quality characteristics that are not inferior to those listed above.

6.11.2 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.11.3 Conducting a test

0.3 g of the sample is weighed in a beaker with an accuracy of the second decimal place, 50 cm3 of distilled water is poured with a 1-50-2 cylinder, stirred until the sample dissolves. Then two drops of an alcohol solution of methyl red water-soluble are added with a dropper and neutralized with a solution of aqueous ammonia until the color of the solution changes from red to yellow. After that, 10 cm3 of ammonium oxalate solution is poured with a cylinder 1-25-2. The solution with the resulting white precipitate is divided in half. 5 cm of hydrochloric acid is poured into one part of the solution with a cylinder 1-25-2 - the precipitate should dissolve. 5 cm3 of acetic acid is poured into the other part of the solution with a 1-25-2 cylinder - the precipitate will not dissolve.

6.11.4 Evaluation of results

The formation of a white precipitate, soluble in hydrochloric acid and insoluble in acetic acid, indicates the presence of calcium.

6.12 Qualitative test for chlorides

6.12.1 Reagents, measuring instruments, laboratory equipment, auxiliary materials and devices Glass B-1-100 THS 6.12.3 Conducting a test

0.3 g of the sample is weighed in a beaker with an accuracy of the second decimal place, 50 cm3 of distilled water is poured with a 1-50-2 cylinder, stirred until the sample dissolves. Then add three to four drops of an aqueous solution of silver nitrate. The solution with the formed white cheesy precipitate is divided in half. 5 cm3 of nitric acid is poured into one part of the solution with a 1-25-2 cylinder - the precipitate will not dissolve. 5 cm of aqueous ammonia is poured into the other part of the solution with a 1-25-2 cylinder - the precipitate should dissolve.

6.12.4 Evaluation of results

The formation of a white cheesy precipitate, soluble in ammonia and insoluble in nitric acid, indicates the presence of chlorides.

6.13 Determination of toxic elements

6.13.1 Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.13.2 Determination of the mass fraction of lead and cadmium - according to GOST 30178.

6.13.3 Determination of the mass fraction of arsenic - according to GOST R 51766.

6.13.4 Determination of the mass fraction of mercury - according to GOST 26927.

6.14 Determination of fluoride content

6.14.1 Sampling

Sampling - according to 6.1.

6.14.2 Sample preparation

To determine fluorides, 0.5 g of a sample is added to a clean beaker with a capacity of 50 cm 3 and 28.5 cm 3 of distilled water are added. The contents of the beaker are thoroughly mixed until the sample is completely dissolved. The beaker was covered with a watch glass and kept at room temperature for 1 hour.

6.14.3 Conducting analysis

The analysis of the fluoride content in the sample prepared according to 6.14.2 is carried out according to GOST 4386. The result of the analysis is expressed in mg/kg of the sample.

7 Transport and storage

7.1 Food calcium chloride is transported by all types of vehicles in accordance with the rules for the carriage of goods in force for each type of transport.

7.2 Edible calcium chloride is stored in hermetically sealed manufacturer's packaging in covered warehouses, preventing moisture from entering. The area where packages and soft containers are placed must be cleared of protruding and sharp objects.

7.3 The shelf life of edible calcium chloride is not limited.

Bibliography

Technical regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 029/2012 "Safety requirements for food additives, flavors and technological aids"

Technical regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 021/2011 "On food safety"

Technical regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 005/2011 "On the safety of packaging"

Technical regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 022/2011 "Food products in terms of their labeling"

UDC 661.733.2:006.354 OKS 67.220.20 OKP 91 9940

Key words: food additives, calcium chloride, calcium chloride, INS 509, E 509, stabilizer, hardener, builder, thickener, functional ingredient, food products, baby food products, healthy food products, functional food products

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Calcium chloride is a dietary supplement whose benefits far outweigh the potential health risks. She received the status of safe after a series of studies, and today the emulsifier and stabilizer under the code E509 is officially approved and approved for use in many industries, including food.

Description of the substance

Calcium chloride, or additive E509, has the form of crystals that can be completely colorless or somewhat whitish. Its chemical and physical characteristics will be as follows:

  • we will well dissolve in water and ethyl alcohol;
  • hygroscopic properties are high;
  • the melting of the substance occurs at a temperature of 772°C;
  • the boiling point is 1935°C.

Chemical formula - CaCl 2.

Application

The use of calcium chloride in Russia is regulated. In the countries of the European Union, this additive was also recognized as safe and officially approved for use in the manufacture of medicines and some products.

food industry

Calcium chloride food can be found on the labels of food products such as:

  • cheeses;
  • powdered milk;
  • cottage cheese;
  • cream;
  • condensed milk;
  • marmalade;
  • jelly;
  • canned vegetables;
  • canned fruits;
  • caviar;
  • vegetable and fruit juices;
  • chocolate;
  • dry mashed potatoes;
  • beer.

On a note! The list of products that include calcium chloride is quite large, but most often it is added to dairy and sour-milk products, such as cottage cheese, cheeses, cream, both dry and drinking, as well as pasteurized milk!

The purpose of the additive E509 may be different.

  1. In the manufacture of milk powder, it acts as a thickening agent, since calcium ions contribute to the binding of proteins. In dairy products, it compensates for the percentage of calcium. This substance contributes to the normal duration of milk coagulation during its pasteurization, and also significantly improves the quality of the clot.
  2. A solution of calcium chloride is added to cream before pasteurization, as it helps to reduce their acidity, which is necessary for further processing them into butter. After this procedure, the milk is removed and acidified. The collected casein is separated and used for other purposes.
  3. When preserving vegetables and fruits, this component prevents their softening. It also helps to bring the product to the desired taste, making it salty to the required degree.
  4. In the production of chocolate, a substance under the index E509 is added to prevent its hardening.
  5. In brewing, it is used to make up for the lack of water, as well as to normalize the acidity of the mash.
  6. This component can act as a stabilizer, for example, in the manufacture of marmalade.
  7. Why is calcium chloride added to cottage cheese? In this case, it contributes to better coagulability of milk.

Other industries

Such a food emulsifier as calcium chloride is able to benefit the human body and, in this regard, it is quite intensively used not only in the food industry, but also in the pharmaceutical industry. It is included in the composition of medicines, the action of which is aimed at preventing bleeding and antiallergic drugs.

In addition, the additive under the code E509 is used:

  • in the production of rubber and products from it;
  • in the role of a reagent in the conduct of research analyses;
  • in the manufacture of glue;
  • in order to obtain lactic acid;
  • in the production of goods from rubber and latex;
  • at automobile gas filling compressor stations;
  • in the manufacture of metallic calcium;
  • during the preparation of gas for its further transportation;
  • as a substance that contributes to the dedusting of gravel routes;
  • in the refrigeration business.

Benefits for the body

The beneficial properties of calcium chloride have been proven, which are very important for maintaining certain functions in our body. These include:

  • replenishment of calcium deficiency, which helps to restore the transmission of nerve impulses and plays a significant role in the normal contraction of muscle tissue;
  • has a positive effect on the work of the myocardium;
  • helps in the formation of bone tissue;
  • normalizes blood clotting;
  • prevents the development of inflammatory diseases;
  • has the ability to increase the body's resistance to various infections.

Important! However, despite the large number of positive qualities, calcium chloride can only be beneficial if it is used correctly. The daily dose of this substance should not be more than 350 mg!

All materials on the site are presented for informational purposes only. Before using any means, consultation with a doctor is MANDATORY!

The benefits of calcium for the healthy functioning of all body systems are undeniable.


An independently valuable macroelement is not synthesized, it is necessary to ensure its supply from the outside. The food additive E 509 will cope with the task.

Calcium chloride - the name fixed GOST R 55973-2014. The international name is Calcium Chloride.

Synonyms:

  • E 509 (or E-509), number according to the regulation of the European Union;
  • food calcium chloride;
  • hydrochloric calcium;
  • calcium chloride;
  • chloride de calcium, French;
  • Calcium chloride, German.

Substance type

Additive E 509 is a calcium salt. According to the main technological function, it belongs to the group. Used as a thickener, hardener, gelling agent.

Calcium chloride is obtained chemically by treating an aqueous suspension of calcium hydroxide (milk of lime) with hydrochloric acid.

At enterprises producing soda, a solution of calcium hydrochloride is obtained as a by-product in the production of ammonia. The additive is isolated by evaporation of the liquid.

Calcium chloride is produced in an anhydrous form.

Properties

Index Standard values
Colour colorless or white to pink
Composition calcium chloride, chemical formula CaCl 2
Appearance granules, flakes, crystals, agglomerates
Smell weak characteristic
Solubility good in water, acetone, alcohol
The content of the main substance 96,5%
Taste bitter to salty
Density 2.512 g/cm3
Other hygroscopic, melts in air; solution freezes at low temperatures

Package

Additive E 509 is allowed to be packed in various types of containers:

  • polypropylene bags or five-layer paper bags with a polyethylene liner;
  • galvanized drums;
  • soft containers such as big-bags (MKR) made of polypropylene with an additional insert.

A small amount of the additive (up to 5 kg) is packaged in polyethylene or foil bags with reusable fasteners.

For medical needs, calcium chloride in the form of a solution comes in glass vials or bottles.

Application

Additive E 509 is multifunctional. It can be used both to facilitate the production process and to improve the consistency and taste.

The substance is used as a functional ingredient for food enrichment, including children's and special diets.

Calcium chloride includes:

  • powdered milk, potato grits, dry mashed potatoes as a carrier-filler: promotes better dissolution of the product in water, prevents the formation of lumps, enriches with calcium;
  • canned vegetables and fruits to prevent softening of fruits during heat treatment and during long-term storage. Strong crispy cucumbers on store shelves testify not so much to the skill of the culinary specialist as to the presence of calcium hydrochloride in the jars;
  • cheeses, cheese, cheese products, cottage cheese. The additive is added to pasteurized milk, it accelerates its clotting, improves the quality and density of the clot, increases the final yield of the product;
  • condensed milk and cream for thickening, compensation for calcium loss after processing;
  • marmalade products (300 mg/kg) to stabilize the jelly-like texture;
  • beer (adjusts the pH of the mash);
  • dry yeast for nutrition of microorganisms.

The Codex allows the use of stabilizer E 509 in 44 standards: cheeses, dairy products, canned fruits.

Calcium chloride is widely used in medicine.

The most common use of additive E 509 is the so-called "hot injections".

Intravenous administration of the drug can alleviate the condition with a number of ailments:

  • hypochloremia, hypocalcemia;
  • violation of the water and electrolyte balance (dehydration) of the body due to severe vomiting or prolonged diarrhea;
  • allergic reactions of various etymologies;
  • hepatitis, nephritis;
  • acute blood loss during nose and uterine bleeding;
  • skin diseases;
  • gastrointestinal problems.

Calcium chloride has the ability to remove toxins from the body, acts as an antidote for acid poisoning, fluorine and magnesium salts. Included in saline.

The drug is prescribed to enhance labor activity.

It has antiseptic properties, wounds are treated with a solution, mucous membranes are washed.

In cosmetology, E 509 is a popular chemical peel ingredient. The substance promotes deep cleansing of the epidermis, helps to get rid of fine wrinkles, acne.

Important! The product is quite aggressive. It is advisable to entrust the procedure to a specialist cosmetologist. For home cleaning, the concentration of calcium chloride solution should not exceed 5%.

Food additive E 509 is included in the list of permitted in all countries. The consumption rate is unlimited.

Benefit and harm

The positive effect of the supplement on the body has been proven by numerous studies. Calcium chloride:

  • participates in hematopoiesis, metabolic processes;
  • activates the immune system, increases resistance to infections;
  • affects the work of the heart;
  • increases the elasticity of blood vessels;
  • restores the balance of trace elements.
Stabilizer E 509 is an ideal source of calcium. In combination with vitamin D, the product is necessary for children in the period of active growth, as well as for people suffering from osteoporosis.

Excessive consumption of calcium chloride can have a negative impact on health. The main sign of an overdose of a substance is a fever spreading through the body. May be accompanied by heartburn, arrhythmia, pain in the stomach.

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Main manufacturers

The domestic market of calcium chloride is almost completely formed by Russian companies.

The world's largest manufacturer of E 509 additives under the FUDIX trademark is the international concern Zirax. The head office is located in Volgograd.

Large quantities of calcium chloride are supplied by Solikamsk Magnesium Plant OJSC (Perm Territory).

Of the global manufacturers, it is possible to note:

  • Shijiazhuang Sunpower Technology Co., Ltd. (China);
  • TETRA Chemicals Europe Oy (Finland).

Additive E 509 is useful as a source of calcium. The substance is better absorbed with fats and vitamin D. Cottage cheese, cheeses and other dairy products must be present in the diet.

It is possible to take a pharmacy solution of synthetic calcium chloride orally only as directed by a doctor.

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