Gypsum powder (aka: Plaster of Paris) is a mineral found in many items we use and see every day, like shampoo and dry walls. It is used to make Portland cement and drywall, create molds for dinnerware and dental impressions, and to build roads and highways.

Because of its binding abilities, gypsum is a primary ingredient in some toothpastes. It is also used as plaster to create surgical casts; as an additive in many foods, like canned vegetables, ice cream and tofu; and as an amendment, conditioner and fertilizer for agricultural applications.

Other uses of gypsum include:

• For settling particles in ponds
• For brewing beer and making mead
• For creating drywall, wallboard or plasterboard
• For binding tennis court clay
• As molds for dinnerware, car windows and dental impression plasters
• As a hardening element in Portland cement
• In roads and highways
• As sidewalk or classroom chalk
• In hair products, like shampoo, and creams
• And much, much more.

Although gypsum plays an important role in our lives and is found in many of our homes, food and hygiene products, many people do not know much about this mineral or even that it exists at all.

We provide quality gypsum powder here at Kaaren.