AdditivesE282 - calcium propionate
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E282 - calcium propionate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e282
Preservative
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
CALCIUM PROPIONATE has the formula Ca(C2H5COO)2. 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.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propionic acid -E 280-, sodium propionate -E 281-, calcium propionate -E 282- and potassium propionate -E 283- as food additives
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