Calcium Propionate

Calcium propionate is a food ingredient that may be found in a variety of foods, particularly baked products. It promotes food preservation by preventing the reproduction of microbes such as mould and bacteria. It’s a colorless, odourless liquid that’s slightly syrupy and thicker than water.

Molecular Formulae- C6H10O4Ca

Purity of the Ingredients- 99%

Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-

• Calcium propionate is an organic salt that is used as a food additive to change the appearance and mouthfeel of the food.
• It protects food components from sticking together and clumping together, as in dry soups or grated cheese.
• It enhances the shelf life of foods by protecting them from oxygen-induced deterioration.
• It is commonly used to preserve baked goods, dairy products, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and processed meats.

HOW IT WORKS-

• It works as a preservative by inhibiting the development and reproduction of bacteria, thus extending shelf life.
•  It works by maintaining a stable level of moisture in baked foods and stopping them from drying out.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• It is recommended that it should be used at a concentration of 5%.
• It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.