It is a colourless crystal or white powder and is obtained when calcium oxide (called lime or quicklime) is mixed, or "slaked" with water.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| European Union | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Philippines | Approved | Calcium Hydroxide |
| Austria | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Belgium | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Cyprus | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Denmark | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Estonia | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Finland | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| France | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Germany | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Greece | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Hungary | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Ireland | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Italy | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Latvia | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Lithuania | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Malta | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Netherlands | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Poland | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Portugal | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Romania | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Slovakia | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Slovenia | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Spain | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Sweden | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| Australia | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
| New Zealand | Approved | Calcium hydroxide |
E526 - Calcium hydroxide: Mineral salt made from lime as a firming and neutralising agent used in making beer, soap and glazing pretzels, infant formula as a mineral, cocoa products, sour cream, edible fats and oils, jam, tinned vegetables. Strong alkali used as acidity regulator, for example in wine. A solution of calcium hydroxide can be used to preserve eggs. A solution of calcium hydroxide and sugar (1:3) is used to regulate the acidity in frozen products. In strengthens the structure of vegetables during processing. No adverse effects in small quantities.
E526 - Calcium hydroxide: Mineral salt made from lime as a firming and neutralising agent used in making beer, soap and glazing pretzels, infant formula as a mineral, cocoa products, sour cream, edible fats and oils, jam, tinned vegetables. Strong alkali used as acidity regulator, for example in wine. A solution of calcium hydroxide can be used to preserve eggs. A solution of calcium hydroxide and sugar (1:3) is used to regulate the acidity in frozen products. In strengthens the structure of vegetables during processing. No adverse effects in small quantities.
E526 - Calcium hydroxide: No adverse effects in small quantities.
Slaked lime
Lime
Calcium dihydroxide
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Sherratt Ingredients | Australia |
 | Ingredients Plus Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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