What is Calcium Propionate?
Calcium propionate is an effective inhibitor of the growth of certain molds and some bacteria in bakery goods. It is usually
preferred in non-yeast,leavened bakery products because the calcium ions' of calcium propionate interfere with the chemical
leavening agents. In those bakery products,such as cakes, tortillas, pie fillings etc., chemically leaved agents are used (e.g.baking
powder).calcium propionate is easy to handle and easy to incorporate into flour. It is a safe compound when encountered at the
low levels found in food.
The benefits of our calcium propionate
Calcium propionate is a safe and reliable additive for food and feed approved by WHO. It is prepared by neutralizing propionic acid with calcium hydroxide.
The application of calcium propionate
1.This is an effective inhibitor of the growth of certain moulds and some bacteria.It is widely employed in bread to prevent mould and entend the normal shelf life of the product.It is easy to handle and easy to incorporate into flour.
2.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.
3.In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement.
4.Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
5. Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor.
| Product Name:Calcium Propionate |
Quantity:200g |
| Producing Date:2023.05.12 |
Batch No:BSC2023051201 |
| Exp.Date:2025.05.11 |
Complies With:FCCIV |
| Parameter |
Standard |
Test |
| Appearance |
White powder |
White powder |
| pH |
7.5~10.5 |
7.9 |
| Assay,% |
98.0~100.5 |
99.9 |
| Insoluble Substances,% |
≤0.2 |
0.1 |
| Water(by KF),% |
≤5.0 |
4.2 |
| Fluoride(as,F),ppm |
≤30 |
<30 |
| Magnesium(as Mgo) |
Passed test |
Passed test |
| Lead,ppm |
≤2 |
<2 |
| Conclusion:Confirmed Standard |
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