Re:Re: additive in Cento tomatoes

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Claire

Calcium

chloride is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) as a food additive. In the

case of canned vegetables, it is used to keep the vegetables firm.

Technically,

it is OK for use while on SCD. Calcium chloride doesn’t appear on any of

the illegal additive lists on the SCD websites. However that is no

guarantee that your own body will accept it, especially over long-term use.

Also

remember that processing aids used by manufacturers don’t have to be

listed on package labels. That’s one of the risks buying foods that

others have processed. Your body may or may not react to these ingredients.

So,

if you decide to go ahead and buy a can of Cento tomatoes, just proceed

cautiously until you know your body will accept the item. If you develop

symptoms later on, consider stopping the use of Cento tomatoes in case there is

a problem.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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I

was perusing cans of Cento tomatoes the other day while picking up ingredients

for some soup I was making, and I noticed that one particular variety had

" calcium chloride " as an additive. I was not sure if this was OK or

not, so I opted out of buying it, but I was wondering if anyone knew if this

was " legal " or not. I couldn't find anything online, other than

learning that calcium chloride is a type of salt used as a thickening agent in

foods. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Claire