Food Grade Gypsum Powder | Calcium Sulphate

Food Grade Gypsum Powder – Calcium Sulphate

Food Grade Gypsum Powder (Calcium Sulphate) is a versatile mineral powder used in brewing, food preparation and a range of other applications.

For home brewing, calcium sulphate – commonly known as gypsum – is used to adjust brewing water chemistry by increasing calcium and sulphate levels. It can help accentuate hop character and contribute to a drier, crisper perception in suitable beer styles.

Available in 250g and 1kg packs.

Food Grade Gypsum Powder Uses

• Brewing water adjustment
• Increasing calcium in brewing water
• Increasing sulphate levels
• Helping accentuate hop bitterness and character
• Food preparation applications
• Baking and food processing
• Tofu making and coagulation
• Other applications requiring food grade calcium sulphate

Gypsum Powder for Brewing

Calcium sulphate is one of the most commonly used brewing water salts.

Adding gypsum increases both calcium and sulphate ions in brewing water.

Higher sulphate levels can help emphasise hop bitterness and contribute to a drier, crisper flavour profile, making gypsum particularly useful when adjusting water for hop-forward beers and traditional British-style ales.

The amount required will depend on the existing mineral profile of the brewing water and the target water profile for the beer being brewed.

Food Grade Calcium Sulphate

This product is food grade calcium sulphate, making it suitable for appropriate food and beverage applications.

Calcium sulphate is also known as:

Gypsum
Gypsum Powder
Food Grade Gypsum
Calcium Sulphate
Calcium Sulfate

Both the Australian/British spelling sulphate and the alternative spelling sulfate refer to calcium sulphate.

Available Sizes

250g – ideal for home brewing and occasional use.

1kg – better value for regular brewers or customers requiring larger quantities of food grade gypsum powder.

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gypsum powder?

Gypsum powder is calcium sulphate, a naturally occurring mineral with applications in food production, brewing and many other industries.

This product is food grade gypsum powder.

Is this gypsum powder food grade?

Yes. This product is food grade calcium sulphate (gypsum).

Can I use gypsum powder for brewing?

Yes. Gypsum is commonly used in brewing to adjust water chemistry by adding calcium and sulphate.

It is particularly useful when creating water profiles for beers where a more pronounced, crisp hop character is desired.

What does gypsum do to brewing water?

Gypsum increases the concentration of calcium and sulphate ions in brewing water.

Sulphate can help accentuate hop bitterness and contribute to a drier perception in suitable beer styles.

Is calcium sulphate the same as gypsum?

Yes. Gypsum is a common name for calcium sulphate.

Is calcium sulfate the same product?

Yes. Calcium sulfate is simply the alternative spelling of calcium sulphate.

What sizes are available?

Food Grade Gypsum Powder is available from Border Brewing Supplies in 250g and 1kg packs.

Can gypsum powder be used for tofu?

Food-grade calcium sulphate is commonly used as a coagulant in tofu production. Other Australian food-grade calcium sulphate suppliers also identify tofu production as a common application.

Where can I buy food grade gypsum powder in Australia?

Border Brewing Supplies stocks Food Grade Gypsum Powder / Calcium Sulphate in 250g and 1kg sizes with Australia-wide shipping.

Click & Collect is also available from our Tweed Heads South store, convenient for customers across the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Northern NSW.

Why Buy from Border Brewing?

• Food grade gypsum powder
• 250g and 1kg sizes
• Suitable for brewing and appropriate food applications
• Australia-wide shipping
• Click & Collect from Tweed Heads South
• Brewing water treatment supplies available
• Convenient for Gold Coast & Northern NSW customers