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Bulk Calcium Propionate Powder For Bakery Shelf Life

Bulk Calcium Propionate Powder For Bakery Shelf Life

Calcium Propionate powder is a widely used food-grade preservative (E282) that effectively inhibits mold and bacterial growth. Ideal for bakery products, it extends shelf life without altering taste or texture. Chemsino offers bulk supply with consistent quality and competitive pricing, making it the perfect choice for industrial food processing and bakery manufacturers.

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Product Introduction

Product Description

Calcium Propionate (E282) is a white, odorless crystalline powder or granule that acts as an antimicrobial agent in food applications. It works by inhibiting mold, ropy bacteria, and other spoilage organisms, especially in low-moisture, high-pH products like bread and cakes. As a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) ingredient, it is commonly used in baked goods and other processed foods.

Chemsino provides high-purity calcium propionate powder suitable for commercial and industrial production. Our product meets international food safety standards, with reliable packaging, fast delivery, and custom solutions for clients worldwide.

Product Parameters

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT
Appearance	White Powder	White Powder
Assay(%)	≥99.0	101.75
Acidity and Alkalinity(%)	≤ 0.1	<0.1
Insoluble in Water(%)	≤0.3	0.16
Heavy metals(as Pb,ppm)	≤10	<10
Arsenic(as As,ppm)	≤3	<3
Loss on drying(%)	≤4.0	3.81
Lead(ppm)	≤5	<5
Mercury(ppm)	≤1	<1
Iron(ppm)	≤50	<50
PH (10% Solution)	6-9	8
Fluoride(ppm)	≤10	<10

Product Features

✅ Efficient mold and bacteria inhibition

✅ Extends shelf life in baked products

✅ Food-grade, meets E282 standards

✅ Neutral taste, does not affect product flavor

✅ Stable under heat and processing conditions

✅ Available in powder or granular form

✅ Halal, Kosher, and ISO certified

Product Application

Calcium Propionate is most commonly used in bakery applications to control mold growth and delay spoilage. Key uses include:

🍞 Bread and buns: Maintains softness and freshness

🥐 Cakes and pastries: Reduces microbial spoilage during transport

🧁 Muffins and sweet rolls: Enhances shelf stability

🍕 Pizza crusts and dough: Prevents ropiness and fermentation spoilage

This anti-microbial agent ensures product quality in packaged baked goods throughout storage and distribution.

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In addition to its use in bakery, calcium propionate serves as a versatile preservative across various industries. In animal feed, it helps prevent mold growth in cattle and poultry feed, enhancing storage safety. In dairy products, it stabilizes processed cheese, cream, and spreads. It is also used in beverages and syrups, particularly fruit concentrates, to control mold. In confectionery, calcium propionate preserves the freshness of moist candies and fillings by inhibiting microbial contamination. Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity makes it a reliable solution for both food and feed preservation.