Complaint
| Product Name | Calcium Propionate |
| Appearance | White Fine Powder |
| CAS | 4075-81-4 |
| MOQ | 1KG |
| Shelf Life | 24 months when properly stored |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location |
Calcium propionate is a new type of food additive . It is a safe and reliable antifungal agent forfood and feed approved by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and the United Nations Foodand Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) . Calcium propionate has a wide range of antibacterialeffects on molds , yeasts and bacteria . It is harmful , harmless to humans and animals , and has notoxic side effects.
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.
1 . Calcium propionate is used as a preservative for bread and pastries . Calcium propionate iseasy to mix with flour evenly . It serves as a fresh-keeping preservative and at the same timeprovides the necessary calcium for the human body , playing the role of strengthening food .)
