What are the uses of calcium propionate as food additive

Introduction: calcium propionate is almost non-toxic to human body It is used as antiseptic thorn in cosmetics, and the maximum allowable concentration is 2% (calculated by propionic acid) Store in a dry and cool warehouse, rain proof and moisture-proof during storage and transportation It is made from propionic acid and neutralized with calcium hydroxide What are the uses of food additive calcium propionate? Let's learn more about it with the small edition of Baibai safety net If you have studied chemistry, you will know that calcium propionate is a kind of chemical substance Calcium propionate is a white particle, sometimes a white powder This chemical substance has a special smell, has a strong water absorption, and can absorb water vapor in the air It is worth mentioning that calcium propionate has a strong antibacterial effect, so it has a wide range of uses, Do you know the uses of calcium propionate as a food additive? 1 Calcium propionate can effectively prevent food spoilage caused by the growth of potato bacillus 2 It is used to process bakery food such as bread and pastry, which can prolong the shelf life of the product 3 Some cheese and butter are naturally calcium propionate, which can be produced by food fermentation 4 Calcium propionate is also added to processed meats, pies and dairy products 5 Calcium propionate is also used in candy, icing, gelatin, pudding, fresh dough, pizza, non-alcoholic beverages, jam and jelly 6 The dosage of calcium propionate in food is not high, the proportion is usually 0.1-0.4% The compound is classified as a non-toxic and safe food additive 7 This compound does not accumulate in body tissues After ingestion, the body separates calcium from propionic acid and metabolizes the acid into other fatty acids 8 It is also added to tobacco and animal feed because it inhibits the growth of mold and other microorganisms 9、 Calcium propionate is added to cattle feed to help prevent milk fever It also provides calcium to cattle 10 In the field of medicine, butyl rubber is also used to improve the quality The above is a brief introduction to the use of calcium propionate as a food additive There is a lot of knowledge about food additives in this website's food safety knowledge base Interested friends can continue to pay attention to it, so that our family can eat more reassuring food Editor in charge: Zhang Xiaofu