Calcium Propionate By Hebei Road Biotechnology Co.,ltd

We are making, exporting and supplying Calcium Propionates in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

EINECS NO. 223-795-8
Molecular Formula: 2(C3H6O2)A A.Ca
Formula Weight: 186.22
Appearance: White crystalline power
Assay: 99.0% min
Application:
[1] As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius.
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 incows and as a feed supplement.
[3] Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not requirean acidic environment.