Gypsum 100g. Calcium Sulfate Food Grade

Gypsum 100g. Calcium Sulfate Food Grade

Gypsum, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Shi Gao (石膏), is a food-grade mineral compound composed of calcium sulfate. It is valued in both culinary and traditional systems for its cooling properties and functional use as a natural coagulant in food preparation, especially in soy-based products.

Key Features

• Food-grade mineral used as a natural protein coagulant
• Commonly used to produce smooth, soft tofu and tofu pudding
• Traditionally valued in Chinese medicine for its cooling properties
• Traditionally used to support relief from internal heat and fever
• Commonly used in food processing for texture and coagulation control
• Neutral taste with slight mineral characteristics

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support reduction of internal heat and fever
• Commonly used in herbal systems to support relief from thirst and irritability
• Traditionally used to support balance in cases of excess “heat” conditions
• Used in traditional formulations to support respiratory and stomach heat imbalance
• Commonly included in multi-herb prescriptions under professional supervision

Traditional Preparation Methods

Food Use (Tofu Pudding / Soft Tofu):
Dissolve food-grade gypsum powder in a small amount of warm water in a container. Boil soy milk, allow it to cool slightly, then pour it into the gypsum mixture. Stir briefly, cover, and let it rest for approximately 15 minutes until it sets into a smooth tofu pudding.

Traditional Decoction Use:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, gypsum is typically used in decoctions combined with other herbs and is prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Botanical / Mineral Information

Scientific Name: Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)
Common Names: Gypsum, Shi Gao, Calcium Sulfate
Type: Natural Mineral
Part Used: Processed Mineral (Food Grade Powder)