The addition of calcium salts to osmotic solutions has been used to reduce the damage caused by the structure of the cell wall due to dehydration (Ferrari et al., 2010). The lower respiratory activity when calcium is present can be explained by the fact that calcium takes part in many physiological and biochemical plants processes. However, the use of these salts in osmotic solutions can also increase the rate of water loss, reduce the water activity and increase the calcium content of the vegetables and fruits, resulting in fortified products (Silva et al., 2013). Additionally, the food industry has been encouraged to fortify its food with calcium to increase consumer calcium intake, preventing some diseases without the use of supplementation (Martín-Diana et al., 2007).