BioShield™ CalPro (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: Ca(C2H5COO)2
CAS number: 4075-81-4
E number: 282
Water Activity: ≥ 0.65
Appearance: white crystals, granules or powder
Standard: GB 12493-90 (17.005)
Chemical Formula: Ca(C2H5COO)2
CAS number: 4075-81-4
E number: 282
Water Activity: ≥ 0.65
Appearance: white crystals, granules or powder
Standard: GB 12493-90 (17.005)
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 mesentericus.
| Food Application | Recommended Level of Calcium Propionate (by weight) |
|---|---|
| Baked goods: breads, pastries, muffins, etc. | 45 |
| Diary products: cheese, powdered milk, whey, yogurt, etc. | 0.40% |
| Processed meats: hot dogs, ham, spam, etc. | 0.10% |
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