Controlled Oxygen Release for Oxidation, Whitening, and Seed Activation
Calcium peroxide (CaO₂) is an oxidizing agent used across various industries as a bleaching agent, disinfectant, and sanitizing agent, among other applications. Food grade CaO₂ is used in baking as a bleaching agent or dough improver. It is also utilized in oral care formulations and for the pretreatment of rice seeds.
Improve Flour Quality with Calcium Peroxide
Calcium peroxide (CaO₂) is an oxidizing agent produced by reacting calcium salts with hydrogen peroxide to form a solid, relatively stable compound. This food-grade powdered ingredient is primarily used as a flour bleaching agent. It also functions as a non-halogenated dough improver to enhance bakability. Adding calcium peroxide to flour strengthens the gluten network in the dough, resulting in improved texture, moisture retention, and yield in bread.
Calcium peroxide is also used in agriculture to promote seed germination, particularly in the pretreatment of rice seeds prior to sowing. In oral care, it serves as a source of peroxide in teeth whitening formulations. Its slow oxygen release makes calcium peroxide suitable for soil remediation and other industrial or environmental applications.
Applications of Food Grade Calcium Peroxide
- Cattle Breeding
Applied in hygiene and feed-related treatments
- Flour and Dough Mixes
Used as a flour bleaching agent and dough improver for better texture and moisture retention. - Treatment of Seeds
Enhances germination, especially in rice seed pretreatment. - Oxygen Fertilizer
Promotes root oxygenation and soil health. - Decontamination of Poultry Feed
Reduces microbial load in animal feed.
- Cosmetics and Deodorants
Acts as a mild oxidizer in formulations. - Dental Products
Found in toothpaste, dental gum, and mouthwash for whitening and oral hygiene.
- Soil Remediation
Supports in-situ bioremediation through slow oxygen release. - Oxygenation & Water Disinfection
Improves water quality in agricultural and industrial systems. - Oil and Gas
Used in specific oxidation processes and environmental treatments.