E281 Food Perservatives Sodium Propionate
Sodium Propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has
the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO).
ReactionsIt is produced by the reaction of propionic acid and
sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.
White crystalline solid or powder
Package:25kg/bags
Shelf life:3 years
Specification
Items | Standards |
COLOR | WITHE GRANULAR or Powder |
CONTENT | ≥99.00% |
LOSS ON DRYING | ≤1.0% |
ALKALINITY | MEETS THE REQUIREMENT |
ARSENIC | ≤0.0003% |
HEAVY METAL(As Pb) | ≤0.0004% |
FE | ≤0.003% |
Conclusion: The product conforms to the standard of Food Grade
Packaging: 25 KG/BAG
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong
light and heat
Shelf life: 3 years
Sodium Propionate Application
Sodium Propionate is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food
labeling E number E281 in Europe;Sodium Propionate is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products. It is
approved for use as a food additive in the EUUSA and Australia and
New Zealand(where it is listed by its INS number 281).