Calcium Propionate (E282)
Calcium propionate is manufactured by reacting propionic acid with calcium hydroxide, used as an antimicrobial preservative, mold inhibitor, and dough conditioner (INS 282) that inhibits mold/yeast/bacterial growth through propionate ion disruption of microbial metabolism while providing calcium nutrition and buffering.
Specifications
| IUPAC Name | Calcium Propionate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 4075-81-4 |
| HS Code | 2915.50.00 |
| Formula | Ca(C2H5COO)2 |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Common Names | Calcium Propanoate |
| Packaging | 25 Kg Bag |
Applications
Food Industry Applications
Bakery products: Primary mold inhibitor in breads, rolls, buns, tortillas, and pastries preventing rope (Bacillus) and mold growth for 7-14 day extended shelf life, allows higher moisture content for softer crumb, calcium strengthens gluten network improving volume.
Packaged snacks: Prevents microbial spoilage in soft bread sticks, bagels, muffins, and breakfast pastries during ambient distribution, synergizes with sorbic acid for comprehensive fungal control, maintains product freshness through water activity stabilization.
Cheese products: Inhibits mold growth on processed cheese slices, spreads, and snack portions without flavor impact, surface treatment for semi-soft cheeses, calcium stabilizes caseins preventing texture softening during storage.