{"product_id":"louis-francois-calcium-chloride","title":"LOUIS FRANCOIS Calcium Chloride","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Francois Calcium Chloride is a highly soluble calcium salt used to provide rapidly available calcium for hydrocolloids such as sodium alginate, carrageenan and certain pectins. In modern pastry and gastronomy, it is particularly useful for preparing calcium baths for spherification, where it reacts quickly with alginate to form a gelled membrane around liquid or semi-liquid preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpherification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlginate-based pearls and spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalcium-reactive hydrocolloid systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther formulations requiring rapidly available calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve Calcium Chloride in water to prepare the calcium bath. Once the alginate-containing preparation has formed the desired membrane, remove the spheres and rinse thoroughly in clean water before serving or further processing. This is especially important because residual Calcium Chloride can leave a noticeable salty taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor spherification, use approximately 3g per litre of water as a starting point for the calcium bath. Adjust according to the hydrocolloid system, setting time and desired membrane thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eObservations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRapid source of calcium ions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold-process compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReacts efficiently with sodium alginate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan impart a salty taste if not rinsed thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium Chloride vs Calcium Lactate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Chloride is particularly effective for an external calcium bath, where its rapid calcium release promotes efficient gel formation and the finished spheres can be rinsed after setting. When calcium needs to remain within the finished preparation, Calcium Lactate is generally preferable because of its more neutral taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":67681759101172,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":67681759133940,"sku":"339J-1","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/LOUISFRANCOISCalciumChloride_1kg1.jpg?v=1790919481","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/louis-francois-calcium-chloride","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}