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Calcium Propionate For Baking

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Calcium propionate is a broad-spectrum and highly effective food-grade preservative approved by WHP and FAO. It is harmless to yeast and effectively inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria, making it widely applicable in baking, rice and flour products, dairy products, condiments, and meat products.​​​​​​​
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Calcium propionate is used in flour products
Calcium propionate is used in baked goods

Why Choose Calcium Propionate?

Bread calcium propionate​ is the calcium salt of propionic acid and is a widely used, safe, and effective food preservative. Food-grade calcium propionate effectively inhibits mold growth, controls fungal infections, extends shelf life, has minimal impact on flavor, and is stable during baking.

How Calcium Propionate Works

How Calcium Propionate Works

Mechanism of action of calcium propionate

Tiny water molecules in the air cause flour to absorb moisture, or using dry flour directly to make bread without adding food-grade preservative calcium propionate usually results in a short shelf life for baked goods. Adding an appropriate amount of calcium propionate during the manufacturing process can help extend the shelf life of baked goods. The image below illustrates how the popular calcium propionate works.
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Popular Calcium Propionate Uses

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  • Bread
  • Cakes
  • Tortillas
  • Pastries
  • Comestibles
Calcium propionate is safe for use in all kinds of baked goods, such as: white bread, whole wheat bread, sandwich bread; sponge cake, mille crepe cake, muffins; tortillas, flour tortillas, flatbreads; croissants, danish pastries, palmier; baked foods, food provisions, convenience foods.

Calcium Propionate in Bread | Advantages for Baking Manufacturers

Without Calcium Propionate

 
❌ Mold growth
❌ Product returns
❌ Short shelf life
❌ Distribution limitations
 
Comparison before and after calcium propionate

With Calcium Propionate

 
✅ Better freshness
✅ Reduced spoilage
✅ Wider distribution range
✅ Lower waste costs
 

Calcium Propionate Specifications

Item Standard
Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Assay 99.0 - 100.5 %
Insoluble in water ≤ 0.2 %
Loss on drying ≤ 5.0 %
Heavy metals(as Pb) ≤ 0.001 %
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 0.0003 %
Melting Point 300℃
Fluoride(F) ≤ 0.003 %
Iron (Fe) ≤ 0.005 %
Magnesium(MgO) ≤ 0.4 %

Calcium Propionate Recommended Dosage

Category Recommended dosage of
calcium propionate (g/kg)		 Description
Bread 2.0–3.0 Inhibits and reduces mold growth without affecting taste
Cakes 1.5–2.5 Effectively preserves freshness, ensuring greater stability and preventing astringency
Tortillas 1.8–2.8 Does not mold or turn sour at room temperature within the shelf life
Pastries 2.2–3.0 Effectively maintains a crisp texture and prevents spoilage
Comestibles 1.2–2.0 Prepared food, fresh and ready to eat

Calcium Propionate Alternatives

  • Sodium Propionate Sodium Propionate
  • Sodium Propionate Sodium Propionate
  • Sorbic Acid Sorbic Acid
  • Benzoic Acid Benzoic Acid
  • Natamycin Natamycin
  • Nisin Nisin
Natural and safe alternative preservative solutions:

Acetic acid series (vinegar, acetic acid): Fermentable and mold-inhibiting, widely used in European-style and additive-free bread, yet they compromise taste and flavor. Fermented wheat flour produces acid via lactic acid bacteria for mild mold prevention, ideal for high-end baked goods.

Mainstream compound preservatives on the market: Calcium propionate blended with potassium sorbate delivers broad-spectrum and efficient antibacterial effects. A mixture of lactic, acetic and citric acids can adjust pH while inhibiting microbes.

Enzymolysis + fermentation preservation system: It degrades and consumes substrates and reduces moisture to suppress molds and pathogenic bacteria.
 
Selection guide for bread manufacturers: Calcium Propionate ≈ Sodium Propionate > Potassium Sorbate > Natural Preservation Systems.

Various natural formulas can be customized for high-end clean-label products. Polifar, an industry specialist, offers one-stop preservative solutions.

Calcium Propionate Global Regulatory Compliance

2023 FDA
2023 FDA
HALAL
HALAL
COA-CAA
COA-CAA
COA-CAM
COA-CAM
ISO 2021
ISO 2021

Calcium Propionate Packaging & Storage

 
Calcium Propionate Packaging Delivery

Product Packaging


Normally supplied in 25kg bags, or customized according to customer requirements.

Product Storage


Store in a well-ventilated warehouse, protected from rain, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Handle with care to avoid damage to packaging bags, and keep away from toxic or hazardous substances.

Loading


18MT per 20’ FCL (bulk loading)
14MT per 20’ FCL (with pallets)

Delivery Time


Approximately 2–3 weeks after order confirmation



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FAQ

Q1: Is calcium propionate dangerous to the human body?

A1: Is calcium propionate bad for you? When used within safe limits, it is harmless and can even supplement calcium. Excessive intake can irritate the digestive tract and stomach lining. Children and pregnant women should avoid it as much as possible.

Q2: Is calcium propionate a natural preservative?

A2: Calcium propionate is mainly made by neutralizing natural propionic acid and calcium salts, and is a synthetic food preservative. However, small amounts of natural components may be found in Swiss cheese.

Q3: Is calcium propionate halal?

A3: Is calcium propionate vegan? Calcium propionate does not involve any animal ingredients in its production process and is a safe and clean food-grade preservative for halal and vegan use. Customers should consider whether other ingredients are halal and vegan when purchasing.

Q4: Does Calcium Propionate Contain Iodine?

A4: Calcium propionate, with the molecular formula Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂, does not contain iodine but provides the essential calcium for the human body.

Q5: Where Can I Buy Calcium Propionate?

A5: Polifar --- Calcium Propionate Distributor, providing long-term wholesale services. Polifar offer a one-stop purchasing solution, helping you obtain satisfactory products worry-free, conveniently, and quickly!
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