China H&Z® Calcium propionate is a white powder.It can be used as mildew inhibitor,preservative and bactericide.
Widely used in food,tobacco and pharmaceutical industry.Can be also used in butyl rubber to prevent aging and extend service life.Used in bread,cake,jelly,jam,beverage and sauce.
China H&Z® Calcium Propionate Factory
Calcium Propionate CAS: 4075-81-4
Calcium Propionate Introduction:
Food preservative calcium propionate is a white powder or crystal, is odorless, or slightly smells propionic acid, and stable to heat and light. It is highly hydroscopic, soluble inwater (50g/100ml) and insoluble in
ethanol and ether. Under the acidic condition, it generates free propionic cid which has antibiotic effect.
Studies indicate that calcium propionate is one of the safest food additives used by the food industry.
Calcium Propionate Specification:
Appearance |
White powder |
Assay |
99.0%min |
Acidity&Alkalinity |
0.1%max |
Insoluble in water |
0.3%max |
Heavy metals(as Pb) |
10ppm max |
Arsenic |
3ppm max |
Loss on drying |
4.0%max |
Lead |
5ppm max |
Mercury |
1ppm max |
Iron |
50ppm max |
PH(1% soultion) |
6.0-9.0 |
Fluoride |
10ppm max |
Calcium Propionate Function:
1. Calcium propionate food grade is used as a food preservative of its ability to inhibit the growth of molds and other.
2. It is not toxic to these organisms, but does prevent them from reproducing and posing a health risk to humans.
3. Studies indicate that calcium propionate is one of the safest food additives used by the food industry.
4. Fed a diet containing nearly 4% calcium propionate for a year showed no ill effects. As a result, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration has placed no limitations on its use in foods.
Calcium Propionate Application:
1. As a food additive, Calcium propionate food grade is used as a preservative,including bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
2. Calcium propionate is used In agriculture, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement.
3. Calcium propionate prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do.
4. Calcium propionate food grade price can be used as a pesticide.