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Calcium Propionate is a white powder or crystal, is odorless, or slightly smells propionic acid, and stable to heat and light. It is highly hydroscopic, soluble in water (50g/100ml) and insoluble in ethanol and ether. Under the acidic condition, it generates free propionic cid which has antibiotic effect.
Parameter | HG2921-1999 | FCC,1996 |
Assay , % | Min.99.0 | 99.0-100.5 |
Insoluble ,% | Max.0.3 | Max.0.2 |
Loss on drying(120°C,2h), % | Max.9.5 | Max.5.0 |
Free acid and basicity,% | Passes test | Passes test |
Fluoride (as F), % | Max.0.003 | Max.0.003 |
Arsenic (as As), % | Max.0.0004 | Max.0.0004 |
Magnesium(as MgO), % | ---- | Passes test |
Lead(as Pb), % | ---- | Max.0.0002 |
Heavy metals (as Pb), % | Max.0.001 |
1. As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used
as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods,
processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
2. In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement.
3. Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do.
However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
4. Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%
5. Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.
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