FOOD INDUSTRY
We produce food-grade lime
Lime has been a fundamental input in the Food Industry for thousands of years. Grupo Calidra has developed various products to support this industry, all of which hold food safety certifications in addition to Kosher Pareve Certification.
CAL PARA NIXTAMAL
Nixtamalization is a traditional process of cooking corn with food-grade lime and water to enhance its nutritional properties and retard decomposition.
A factor that every miller or industrial producer must consider is the purity of the lime or the available calcium hydroxide content used in the nixtamalization process.
Today, many people still nixtamalize with construction-grade lime. This product has a lower concentration of calcium hydroxide and may also contain heavy metals and other toxins that can affect consumer health.
That is why, at Grupo Calidra we have developed Nixtacal and Nixtacal Plus, which are food grade limes; both are limes to make tortillas, designed especially to satisfy the needs of dough and tortilla millers and industrialists, which comply with the specifications of the Codex Químico Alimentario, and the Kosher Pareve Certification.
LIME IN THE SUGAR CANE INDUSTRY
The use of calcium oxide Oxid pulverizado in sugar production allows for the precipitation and separation of a large portion of the juice's impurities, in addition to neutralizing its natural acidity by forming insoluble calcium salts.
· Improves filtration and the elimination of small particles and fibers.
· Sterilizes the juice, sanitizing it by removing bacteria and ferments.
LIME IN FOOD CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION
Our Quimex products play a crucial role in food production and conservation. They are utilized in the production of calcium phosphates for the manufacturing of infant foods and reconstituted beverages.
Furthermore, our lime is used to neutralize the acidity of cream for butter manufacturing, as well as in the processing of water, carbonated drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
LIME IN AQUACULTURE
Lime is used in aquaculture for various purposes, primarily to adjust the water's pH, disinfect, improve soil structure, and provide essential calcium.
ADVANTAGES OF CALCIOMAR
· pH Adjustment:Neutralizes water acidity, which is crucial for the health and growth of fish and other aquatic organisms.
· Disinfection: Eliminates bacteria, fungi, and parasites from the water and pond bottom, which helps prevent diseases.
· Soil Structure Improvement: Makes the soil less compact, facilitating the absorption of water and nutrients.
· Fertilization: Provides calcium, an essential nutrient for aquatic health, strengthening skeletons, shells, and scales.
· Turbidity Control: Helps to flocculate suspended particles in the water, reducing turbidity and improving visibility.
· Removal of Toxic Compounds: Can help eliminate certain toxic compounds from the water, such as carbon dioxide.
LIME ON ANIMAL FARMS
Lime is ideal for disinfecting animal farms, as it prevents parasites and improves veterinary hygiene, thus preventing disea
Crecicalcio is used to produce feed for all types of animals, increasing nutrient content. It is rich in calcium, which enhances the skeletal strength of the animals.
Calidra products used in the Food industry
