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    The Food Preservative - Calcium Propionate

    Calcium propionate comes in solid or powder form of white crystalline, which is actually refined calcium salt of propionic acid. It's a food preservative mostly used in bakeshops as a mold and fungi inhibitor. A minute amount of calcium propionate is mixed with flour to extend the shelf life of baked goods and prevent quick growth of a broad spectrum of molds. The active component of calcium propionate is propionate that inhibits the metabolism of microbes, causing them to shrink or cease to reproduce.

    Aside from food such as bread, cake, jelly, drinks and sauces, calcium propionate is also commonly used in tobacco and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in butyl rubber to extend service life; likewise in the production of agrochemicals, plastics, plasticizers, dyes, artificial flavors and cosmetics.

    Calcium propionate is a solution of calcium, potassium, sodium, and has an equivalent of 78% propionic acid. Its chemical formula is C6H10CaO4 and molecular weight 186.22. This powder has a 5% or less moisture content with a pH of 8.0 to 10.0. Calcium propionate passes the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) specifications. Its matter passes 100% in a US 40 mesh. Calcium propionate is ready by allowing a vaporous mixture of propionic acid and water to pass into an aqueous solution that has calcium propionate and calcium hydroxide, with propionic acid as an option.

    The use of calcium propionate became widespread in Australia in the early 1990's and has gained popularity in the UK and the US. It is used not for the calcium but for the propionate. Along with other propionates, calcium propionates naturally arise in a lot types of food as well as dairy products. Being a preservative in itself, its effects on human health are dose-related but not established yet. They have not been found injurious in minute amounts. This compound is water-soluble and doesn't decompose so that there are limitations as to its cumulative effects on the body.

    Intolerance reactions to calcium propionate may include milk headaches to migraine, gastro-intestinal disturbances, frequent urination, eczema and other skin rashes, nasal congestion (if inhaled), depression, unexplainable tiredness, memory and concentration impairment, speech delay, rapid heartbeat, growing pains, loud voice, irritability, restlessness and inattention.

    Depending on the manufacturer, calcium propionate comes in packages of 500 grams and 2.5 kilograms packed in multiple layered paper bags.

    Calcium propionate is not listed among the carcinogens but studies are still underway regarding it potential effects. It is rated as having slight toxicity.

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