BioShield™ CaPro (Calcium Propionate)
Product Information
Calcium propionate is a widely used preservative in bread and meat products. Additionally, it contributes to nutritional value by providing a source of calcium.
Chemical Formula: C6H10CaO4
CAS number: 4075-81-4
INS number: 282
Appearance: white crystals, granules or powder
CAS number: 4075-81-4
INS number: 282
Appearance: white crystals, granules or powder
Applications
Calcium propionate is frequently utilized as a preservative in yeast-leavened baked goods, including pre-packaged and sliced bread, as well as in certain chemically-leavened items like tortillas. Also, it is especially active against the rope-forming bacterium Bacillus mesenteric us.
| Food Application | Permitted Level |
|---|---|
| Wet dough preparations | 0.25 g/kg |
| Bread, vinegar, soy sauce, pastry, soybean products | 2.5 g/kg |
Scientific Data
Penicillium expansum
Belz, M. C. E., Mairinger, R., Zannini, E., Ryan, L. a. M., Cashman, K. D., & Arendt, E. K. (2012). The effectof sourdough and calcium propionate on the microbial shelf-life of salt reduced bread. AppliedMicrobiology and Biotechnology, 96(2), 493–501. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-012-4052-x
Addition of BioShield™ CalPro to sliced bread proven to maintain good food quality
Sliced Bread with 0.04g/kg BioShield™ CalPro after 5 day of seating at room temperature
Sliced Bread without BioShield™ CalPro after 5 day of seating at room temperature