What is Calcium Chloride?
What does Calcium Chloride have to do with calcium supplements and does it have any dietary benefit? Simply put, calcium chloride has nothing to do with any forms of calcium found in the diet or in supplements, other than the presence of the calcium atom. Calcium chloride is a chemical compound of calcium and chlorine. It is highly soluble in water and can absorb fairly large amount of water when exposed. It is considered a salt and is solid at room temperature. It’s common uses include a component of brine for refrigeration plants. It is used for ice and dust control on roads, and in cement. Calcium chloride is produced directly from limestone and must be kept in tightly sealed containers because of its natural ability to absorb water from the surrounding air.Calcium chloride tastes extremely salty and is used an ingredient in some foods, especially pickles, to give a salty taste while not increasing the food’s sodium content. In contrast, calcium carbonate is the form used for dietar
