Calcium Chloride Dihydrate Food Grade is a high-purity CaCl₂·2H₂O compliant with food safety standards for use as additive E509. It appears as white crystalline flakes or granules, highly soluble and hygroscopic. Widely used in food processing as a firming agent in canned vegetables and fruits, a coagulant in cheese making, a stabilizer in beverages, and an electrolyte source in sports drinks. Manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure suitability for direct and indirect food contact applications.