Calcium Propionate Additive For Food And Feed Preservation
Calcium propionate is a widely used food-grade preservative known for its ability to prevent mold and bacterial growth. As an essential additive for food and feed preservation, it extends product shelf life while maintaining safety and freshness. Ideal for manufacturers looking for effective, affordable antimicrobial solutions in bakery, dairy, feed, and beverage industries.
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Product Introduction
Product Description
Calcium propionate (E282) is a white, odorless crystalline powder used to inhibit mold and bacterial spoilage in perishable goods. It works by disrupting microbial metabolism, making it highly effective in high-moisture products and processed feeds. This additive complies with international food safety standards and is suitable for both human food and animal feed formulations. Easy to blend and heat stable, calcium propionate is an excellent choice for industrial-scale preservation.
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
✔ Broad-spectrum antifungal and antibacterial action
✔ Highly effective in humid and warm environments
✔ Compatible with baking and extrusion processes
✔ Cost-effective preservative for long shelf life
✔ Free-flowing powder, easy to store and apply
Product Application
In food processing, calcium propionate is commonly used in sliced bread, tortillas, cheese, cakes, and pastries to inhibit mold without altering taste or texture. It also helps reduce food waste by prolonging shelf life in packaged and processed goods.
In animal nutrition, calcium propionate is added to cattle, poultry, and pig feed to prevent microbial spoilage, ensuring nutritional quality during storage. It's also widely used in silage and compound feed to reduce mold-related mycotoxins and maintain feed hygiene.
Besides its extensive use in the food and feed industries, calcium propionate also serves as a preservative in some pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, inhibiting microbial growth to prolong shelf life. The tobacco industry uses it to prevent mold on leaves during storage, and in agriculture, it's explored as a fungicide for fruits and even as a calcium source to prevent milk fever in cattle.
Product Package
25kg/bag
18mt/FCL(20GP)
25mt/FCL(40GP)
Advantages & Characteristics
Kosher/Halal/ISO9001/ISO22000/RSPOCerificated
No MOQ, More Opportunities
Customized Products
Mixed Shipment
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