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Food Grade Preservatives calcium propionate powder
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Calcium propionate, also known as calcium propanoate, is a calcium salt of propionic acid. It is commonly used as a food preservative due to its ability to inhibit the growth of molds and bacteria, thereby prolonging the shelf life of food products. This has made it a popular additive in a wide range of food items including baked goods, dairy products, and meat products.
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Description
Calcium propionate is also an acid- type food preservative, It has strong inhibitory effect on various molds, Gram- negative bacilli or Bacillus aerobicus in acidic medium. It has special effects on preventing the production of aflatoxin, but is almost ineffective against yeast. In the food industry, it is mainly used for vinegar, soy sauce, bread, cakes and soy products . It can also be used as a fungicide for feed
Specifications
| Parameter | Standard | Test |
| Appearances | WhiteCrystalline Powder | WhiteCrystalline Powder |
| Assay(Ondry basis), % | ≥98.0 | 99.22 |
| InsolubleSubstances, % | ≤0.15 | <0.15 |
| Loss OnDrying, % | ≤9.5 | 8.7 |
| FreeAcid,% | ≤0.11 | <0.11 |
| FreeAlkali, % | ≤0.06 | <0.06 |
| Arsenic(asAs ), ppm | ≤2 | < 2 |
| Heavymetals(as Pb),ppm | ≤20 | <20 |
Applications
● Calcium propionate can be used as a mold inhibitor for food and feed, and as a preservative for bread and pastries. Calcium propionate is easy to mix evenly with flour, serving as a preservative and providing essential calcium for the human body, thereby strengthening food.
● Calcium propionate has an inhibitory effect on mold and aerobic Bacillus that can cause the production of sticky substances in bread, but has no inhibitory effect on yeast.
● It is effective against mold, aerobic spore producing bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, aflatoxin, etc. in starch, protein and oil containing substances, and has unique anti mold and anti-corrosion properties.
● It is a new, safe, efficient, broad-spectrum food and feed preservative used in food and brewing, feed, and traditional Chinese medicine preparations.
Industry-specific attributes
| Brand Name | Aqua-clean |
| Purity | 99% |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| CAS No. | 4075-81-4 |
| EINECS No. | 223-795-8 |
| Storage Type | Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place |
| Instruction for use | Food Preservative |
| Other Names | Calcium salt;Propanoic acid |
| MF | 2(C3H6O2)CA |
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● Our company is the most reliable supplier with fully automatic production equipment and professional technology, with 18 years of exporting experience.
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Application Scenarios
● Calcium propionate can be used as a mold inhibitor for food and feed, and as a preservative for bread and pastries. Calcium propionate is easy to mix evenly with flour, serving as a preservative and providing essential calcium for the human body, thereby strengthening food.
● Calcium propionate has an inhibitory effect on mold and aerobic Bacillus that can cause the production of sticky substances in bread, but has no inhibitory effect on yeast.
● It is effective against mold, aerobic spore producing bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, aflatoxin, etc. in starch, protein and oil containing substances, and has unique anti mold and anti-corrosion properties.
● It is a new, safe, efficient, broad-spectrum food and feed preservative used in food and brewing, feed, and traditional Chinese medicine preparations.
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