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Gypsum is the common name for the mineral calcium sulfate, which has a chemical formula CaSO4. Gypsum bonds easily with water and is usually found in its natural state as hydrated calcium sulfate, with a chemical formula of CaSO4.2H20. Gypsum is a soft mineral that usually appears white or gray and is composed of translucent crystals. Gypsum deposits are found as sediment in areas that were once covered by water. When rock gypsum is heated, it releases the water molecules bonded to it, and the resulting product is anhydrous gypsum, a dry powder.Because gypsum is considered generally safe for humans, it can be used in small amounts in food and beverage production. In the food industry, gypsum may be used as an anti-caking agent, drying agent, dough-strengthener, firming agent, color enhancer, stabilizer and thickener. Food products that may be made with gypsum include baked goods, frosting, candies, ice cream and other frozen dairy products, puddings, gelatins and pasta. Gypsum powder i