Overview
Quick Details
CAS No.: | 7778-18-9 | Other Names: | Food Grade calcium sulfate |
MF: | CaSO4. | EINECS No.: | 231-900-3 |
Place of Origin: | China | Type: | Food grade |
Efficacy: | Goagulants | Brand Name: | polifar |
Model Number: | Food Ingredients | Appearance: | White to cream colored powder |
Shelf Life: | 2 years | MOQ: | 1kg |
Sample: | Free, ≤300g | Criteria Implemented: | GB 1886.232 - 2016 |
Supply Ability
Supply Ability | 400,000 kg per month |
Packaging & Delivery
Product Packaging: | Our regular package is 25kg/bag |
Product Storage: | Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances. |
Loading: | 16MT/20FCL'; 17mt/20FCL without pallet |
Delivery: | About 1 - 2 week |
Product Properties
The uses of calcium sulfate in foods include: nutrient, yeast activator, dough property modifier, curing agent, chelating agent, gelling agent, baking powder, carrier, filler, pH adjuster, abrasive. In these applications it is mainly used in baked goods. As a curing agent, it is used in canned potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, kidney beans and peppers. Calcium sulfate is also used as an ingredient in candies, ice cream, and other frozen desserts. Calcium sulfate is also used in beer brewing. This product is added during malt treatment to increase the calcium ion content in the water. Calcium sulfate is used as an abrasive in cleaning agents used in food contact. Calcium sulfate has also been used in cosmetics and toothpaste.
Specification
Item | Standard |
Appearance | White to cream colored powder |
CaSO4 /% | ≥98.0 |
Pb /% | ≤0.0002 |
As /% | ≤0.0002 |
F /% | ≤0.0050 |
Se /% | ≤0.0030 |
250ºC water lose /% | ≤1.5 |
FAQ
Q1: How does calcium sulfate work in tofu making?
A1: Calcium sulfate is used in tofu making to coagulate the protein in soy milk, giving it a solid structure.
Q2: What is the difference between calcium sulfate and other coagulants?
A2: Calcium sulfate is a natural mineral. Compared with other coagulants (such as magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate), it is easier to be absorbed by the human body and is more beneficial to health.
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