Hydrated lime, also known as calcium hydroxide, is a white, powdery substance with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is the product of a chemical reaction between calcium oxide, also known as quicklime and water and it is widely used in many fields ranging from the food industry.
PH Adjuster
Food and Nutrition
Calcium oxide is used in the food processing industries for pH control which implies that it is used to regulate the acidity or alkalinity of the foods.
It is used in the food industry including fruits and vegetables, beverages, and dairy products.
Hydrated lime is widely used in pickling mainly in the preparation of pickled vegetables and any other food products that undergo the process of fermentation.
Hydrated lime is used in the food processing industry both for water treatment and for controlling the acidity level of water in food processing.
One of the applications of hydrated lime is clarification where it assists in the removal of undesirable matter and other similar substances from various foods such as juices, syrups and wines.
Hydrated lime is also used sparingly in bakeries for dough conditioning to improve the texture and quality of bread and other bakery products.
It is mostly available in various forms such as in bags, drums or in bulk quantities depending on the requirements of the food processing industry.