Added To Retard Spoilage
What is Added To Retard Spoilage?
Calcium propionate is a salt of propionic acid. It is manufactured by reacting propionic acid with calcium hydroxide. It appears as a white powder or crystals.
Is Added To Retard Spoilage vegan?
Added To Retard Spoilage is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Added To Retard Spoilage gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Added To Retard Spoilage a major allergen?
Calcium propionate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Added To Retard Spoilage used for?
Manufacturers add calcium propionate to foods to slow the growth of mold and other microbes, which helps prevent spoilage.
Is Added To Retard Spoilage safe?
Calcium propionate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food preservative.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add calcium propionate to foods to slow the growth of mold and other microbes, which helps prevent spoilage. It is commonly found in baked goods like breads, cakes, and pastries, as well as in some dairy products and processed meats.
Health notes
Calcium propionate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food preservative. It is also approved for use in the European Union. Studies on the effects of calcium propionate at typical consumption levels have generally not found adverse health effects. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. Some anecdotal reports link it to behavioral issues in children, but scientific evidence supporting this is limited and mixed.
Allergen info
Calcium propionate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving
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