What is calcium propionate as a food additive
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2024-01-22
Calcium propionate is a safe and reliable antifungal agent approved for use in food and feed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Calcium propionate, like other fats, can be absorbed by humans and animals through metabolism and provide essential calcium, which is an advantage that other antifungal agents cannot compare with and is considered GRAS. Molecular weight 186.22, white lightweight flake like crystals, or white particles or powder. Slightly special odor, easily deliquescent in humid air. Monohydrate is a colorless monoclinic plate-like crystal. Easy to dissolve in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. It has a wide range of antibacterial effects on fungi, yeast, and bacteria, and can be used in bread and pastries for anti-corrosion purposes. The lower the pH value, the higher the anti-corrosion effect. Calcium propionate is almost non-toxic to the human body. Used as a preservative in cosmetics, the maximum allowable concentration is 2% (calculated as propionic acid). Store in a dry and cool warehouse, and be protected from rain and moisture during storage and transportation. Made from propionic acid as raw material and neutralized with calcium hydroxide.
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