Natural Calcium Propionate (E282)
CAS Number: 4075-81-4
Molecular Formula: Ca(C3H5O2)2
Appearance: White, crystalline powder or granules
E Number: E282
Product Overview:
Natural Calcium Propionate is a naturally derived, safe, and highly effective preservative used in the food industry, especially in bakery products, to extend shelf life and prevent mold growth. Sourced from natural fermentation, this product is an ideal choice for manufacturers looking for a clean label ingredient that provides long-lasting freshness without compromising on product quality. It is particularly beneficial in organic food production, where natural ingredients are a top priority.
Whether you are facing issues with mold spoilage in bakery products or need a solution to reduce food waste, Natural Calcium Propionate is your go-to preservative for maintaining the quality of your food products, improving safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Key Features:
- 100% Naturally Derived: Unlike synthetic preservatives, this product is derived from natural fermentation, aligning with market demand for clean-label and organic ingredients.
- Highly Effective Against Mold: It significantly reduces mold growth and spoilage, keeping products like bread, cakes, and pastries fresh longer, and ultimately reducing product wastage.
- Improved Shelf Life: Prevent spoilage caused by fungi and bacteria, ensuring your products stay fresh on shelves for longer periods.
- Non-Toxic and Safe: This preservative is approved by regulatory agencies worldwide, and is non-toxic, making it a safe choice for consumers.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Reduces the need for frequent product disposal due to spoilage, lowering costs and improving overall product yield.
- Versatile: Suitable for use in a wide range of food products, from bakery items to dairy and animal feed.
Applications:
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Bakery Products:
- Bread, Rolls, and Buns: Calcium propionate prevents mold growth and keeps bread fresh for up to 3-5 days longer than untreated products.
- Cakes and Pastries: Ensures that cakes, muffins, and pastries stay moist and free from mold, improving their shelf life and reducing waste.
- Cookies and Biscuits: Ideal for enhancing the shelf stability of cookies and dry snacks in both retail and bulk packaging.
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Dairy Products:
- Cheese: Used to prevent mold formation in cheeses, especially soft and semi-soft varieties, keeping them fresh and safe for consumption.
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Confectionery:
- Candies and Chocolate: Helps maintain the quality and prevent mold in candies, chocolates, and other confectionery products.
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Animal Feed:
- Feed Preservation: In animal feed production, it helps prevent mold, ensuring the safety and quality of stored feed.
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Organic and Natural Food:
- Organic Compliance: Perfect for organic food manufacturers who require preservatives with a natural origin, making it suitable for clean-label products.
Why Choose Natural Calcium Propionate?
- Reduce Food Waste: A major pain point for food producers and retailers is spoilage. With Natural Calcium Propionate, you can significantly reduce spoilage, resulting in lower food waste and higher profits.
- Appeal to Health-Conscious Consumers: With growing consumer demand for natural, non-GMO, and organic ingredients, Natural Calcium Propionate provides a cleaner alternative to synthetic preservatives, improving product appeal in the organic and health-conscious markets.
- Safe for All: Unlike many synthetic preservatives, this product is non-toxic and does not pose health risks, providing peace of mind to manufacturers and consumers alike.
- Extend Product Shelf Life: By preventing mold growth, calcium propionate helps you maintain product quality from production to the consumer's table.
Product Specifications:
Item |
Standard |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder or granules |
Purity |
≥ 98% |
Moisture Content |
≤ 1% |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Heavy Metals |
≤ 10 ppm |
Shelf Life |
2 years under proper storage conditions |
Packaging Options |
25 kg bags, 1 kg, 5 kg, or customized packaging |
Storage Conditions |
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight |
Advantages of Using Natural Calcium Propionate:
- Natural & Clean Label: Ideal for food products requiring natural preservatives, this product supports organic and clean-label certifications, appealing to the growing demand for transparency and natural ingredients.
- Prevents Mold & Bacteria: Keeps food products free from mold and bacterial contamination, which is particularly critical in bakery and dairy products.
- Cost Savings: By extending shelf life and reducing spoilage, it helps businesses save on waste and reduce product returns due to quality issues.
- Improves Food Safety: With its antimicrobial properties, it enhances food safety by limiting the growth of potentially harmful microorganisms.
- Widely Accepted: Complies with global food safety standards and is recognized as a safe and effective preservative by regulatory bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and more.
Packaging and Storage:
- Packaging: Available in convenient packaging sizes, including bulk 25 kg bags, or smaller 1 kg, 5 kg bags, tailored to the needs of food manufacturers or wholesalers.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme heat. Ensure that the product is kept in sealed containers to maintain its quality and effectiveness.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Kosher Certified
- Halal Certified
- ISO Certified: Manufactured according to high-quality standards to ensure purity, safety, and consistency.
- FDA Approval: Recognized as safe for use in food products by the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
Order Now
Don't let mold and spoilage limit your product's potential. By choosing Natural Calcium Propionate, you are investing in a safer, more natural way to keep your products fresh, safe, and appealing to consumers. Contact us today for pricing, samples, and more information on how this product can help optimize your food production and minimize waste.
Why Act Now?
- Ensure your food products stay fresh for longer, reducing waste and spoilage.
- Meet the rising demand for clean-label and organic products without compromising safety.
- Improve food safety and consumer confidence with a naturally derived, non-toxic preservative.
Company Profile:
1. Main product: Food ingredients & additives
2. Location: Office in Hangzhou, China; Preservative & Flavoring agents factories in Shandong and Shanghai.
3. Main market: Middle East, Middle Asia, South-east Asia, Africa
4. Certificate: ISO, KOSHER, HALAL, SGS and more
Employees: 51-100
R&D staffs: 5-10
Factory Size: 5,000-10,000 square meters
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