Food Additives Calcium Propionate Powder Preservative for Bread and Cakes

• CAS No.: 4075-81-4
• Formula: 2(C3h6o2).Ca
• EINECS: 223-795-8
• Product Name: Calcium Propionate
• appearance: White Powde/Granular
• Type: Food Grade/Feed Grade
• Content: 98%
• Application: Preservatives & Mold Inhibitors
• Function: Acidity Regulators, Antioxidants, Flavoring Agents
• pH (10%): 7 .0-- 9.0
• Transport Package: 25kg/Bag
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2915509000

Product Description

Product Description

Calcium propionate is a safe and reliable food and feed agent approved by the world health organization (WHO) and the United Nations food and agriculture organization (FAO).Molecular mass 186.22, white light scaly crystal, or white granule or powder. Slightly special smell, easy deliquescence in humid air.
1. Appearance: White powder/ granular
2. Assay: 99%min
3.Standard: Confirms to Food/Feed Grade
4.Type: Food/Feed Preservative
5.Package: 25/kg/bag
6.Shelf life: 2 years

 

Specification

ITEM	STANDARD
Appearance	White Powder
Assay	99.0 ~ 100.5%
Loss on Drying	=< 4%
Acidity and Alkalinity	=< 0.1%
PH (10%Solution )	7.0-9.0
Insoluble in Water	=< 0.15%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	=< 10 ppm
Arsenic (as As)	=< 3 ppm
Lead	=< 2 ppm
Mercury	=< 1 ppm
Iron	=< 5 ppm
Fluoride	=< 3 ppm
Magnesium	=< 0.4%

Application

1.Food Preservatives. Calcium Propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
2.In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need.
3.Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor.