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Calcium Propionate

Calcium propionate is a food-grade calcium salt of propionic acid widely used as an antimicrobial preservative to inhibit mold and rope bacteria in bread and bakery products. We supply bulk Calcium Propionate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form to meet global food industry demand. Our Calcium Propionate is widely used in commercial bread and bakery production, tortillas, cakes, processed cheese and dairy products and animal feed and silage treatment.

Kosher Halal ISO 9001 BRC
E Number
E282
CAS No.
4075-81-4
HS Code
291550

Introduction

Calcium propionate is produced by the neutralization of propionic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate. It is the most widely used preservative in the commercial baking industry worldwide.

Calcium propionate effectively inhibits the growth of molds and Bacillus mesentericus (rope-forming bacteria) without significantly affecting yeast activity during fermentation. The calcium component provides additional benefits by strengthening gluten structure and improving dough handling properties. Calcium propionate is particularly effective at the slightly acidic pH typical of bread dough, where it dissociates to release propionic acid that disrupts microbial cell membranes.

Uses

  • Mold and rope inhibitor in commercial bread and bakery production
  • Preservative in tortillas, wraps, and flatbread products
  • Shelf-life extender in cakes, muffins, and sweet baked goods
  • Antimicrobial agent in processed cheese and dairy products
  • Preservative in animal feed and silage treatment
  • Anti-mold agent in flour tortilla and pizza dough formulations

Specifications

Grades / Types Available: Food Grade

Item Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay (as Ca(C2H5COO)2) ≥ 99.0%
Moisture ≤ 4.0%
pH (10% solution) 7.5 – 10.5
Water Insoluble Matter ≤ 0.15%
Fluoride (as F) ≤ 30 mg/kg
Iron (Fe) ≤ 50 mg/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 3 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) ≤ 2 mg/kg
Purity/Assay ≥99%
Loss on Drying ≤5.0%
Insoluble in Water ≤0.15%
Acidity and Alkalinity Pass Test
Particle Size/Mesh 80-100 mesh

Product / Packaging

Calcium Propionate packaging

Other Conditions

MOQ

Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Calcium Propionate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.

Samples

We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.

Lead Time

Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.

Documents

You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.

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