Calcium Propionate
Rs. 170.00
Calcium propionate is a food ingredient that may be found in a variety of foods, particularly baked products. It promotes food preservation by preventing the reproduction of microbes such as mould and bacteria. It's a colorless, odourless liquid that's slightly syrupy and thicker than water.
Molecular Formulae- C6H10O4Ca
Purity of the Ingredients- 99%
Country of Origin- India
BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-
- Calcium propionate is an organic salt that is used as a food additive to change the appearance and mouthfeel of the food.
- It protects food components from sticking together and clumping together, as in dry soups or grated cheese.
- It enhances the shelf life of foods by protecting them from oxygen-induced deterioration.
- It is commonly used to preserve baked goods, dairy products, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and processed meats.
HOW IT WORKS-
- It works as a preservative by inhibiting the development and reproduction of bacteria, thus extending shelf life.
- It works by maintaining a stable level of moisture in baked foods and stopping them from drying out.
CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-
- It is recommended that it should be used at a concentration of 5%.
- It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.