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Antistaling Agent for Fruits and Vegetables--Jiangbei Additive Co.,Ltd.
Calcium propionate
Code:
INS 283; EEC NO.E282; GB 12493-90(17.005);
CAS:
4072-81-4
Molecular formula:
(CH3CH2COO)2Ca·O~1H2O
C6H10CaO4·O~1H2O
Molecular weight:
186.22(anhydrous)
Properties:
white crystal, granule or crystalline powder, odorless or slight propanoic acid odor, Its monohydrate is food additive, PH of 10% solution is 8 to 10.
It can release free propanoic acid in acidic condition, and can be used as antiseptic or mildew preventive of bread.
It exists in Swiss cheese naturally.