| 450g of calcium propionate powder E282, vegan, Gluten free , bread , cheese making |
| Calcium propionate or calcium propanoate has the formula Ca(C2H5COO)2. |
| It is the calcium salt of propionic acid. |
| It is soluble in water and only very slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| Propionates occur naturally in some foods, notably cheese and are naturally present in the human body. |
| Uses as direct food additive : |
| antimicrobial and mold inhibitor |
| PH regulator : Pka of propionic acid is 4.88 |
| Calcium enricher in dairy and non dairy products |
| Source of Unami taste for vegan cheeses |
| preservatives in foods, bread, cheese, confections, puddings,fillings, jams, jellies. |
| Calcium propionate is used in food products as a mold inhibitor, typically at a dosage 0.1-0.4% of weight of product |
| Used in alcoholic beverages such as beer, malt beverages, cider and distilled spirits with more than 15 percent alcohol. Calcium propionate powder is well adapted for mixing with dry ingredients such as flour, powdered sugar, salt, baking soda or baking powder . |
| Storage : Store in cool, dry location. Keep container closed when not in use. |
| Sold in Vacuum sealed Bags |