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Calcium propionate

Propionic acid calcium saltE282

Preservative

Calcium propionate is a special ingredient added to foods like bread to stop mold from growing and keep them fresh longer. It works by preventing tiny fungi from spoiling your food, so you can enjoy your baked goods for more days.

Low Concern

Source: FDA GRAS list

It is widely considered safe for consumption in food products and is quickly metabolized by the body.

Propionate can reshape the gut microbiome to alleviate vascular calcification in rats

Propionate can reshape the gut microbiome to alleviate vascular calcification in rats

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Last updated: May 16, 2026