Food-Grade Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime) is a strong alkaline compound used as an acidity regulator, firming agent and processing aid in food manufacturing.We supply bulk Calcium Hydroxide sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our Calcium Hydroxide is widely used in nixtamalization of corn, canned fruits and vegetables, sugar juice clarification, drinking water pH adjustment and homemade pickles.
Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂), also known as slaked lime or hydrated lime, is produced by hydrating food-grade calcium oxide.
It is a strong base (pH ~12.4) used in food processing as an acidity regulator, firming agent (for pickles, fruits), nixtamalization agent (tortilla/masa production), water treatment aid and sugar refining clarifier. E526 approved for food use in the EU.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White fine powder |
| Assay (as Ca(OH)₂) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Calcium Oxide Content | ≥ 68.0% |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.0% |
| Acid Insolubles | ≤ 1.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Fluoride | ≤ 50 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Calcium Hydroxide with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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