Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid
What is Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid?
Sodium propionate is a salt of propionic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in some foods. It is produced commercially by neutralizing propionic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium bicarbonate. It is commonly used as a food preservative.
Is Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid vegan?
Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid gluten-free?
Sodium propionate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid used for?
Sodium propionate is added to foods as a preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria, extending shelf life.
Is Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid safe?
Sodium propionate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Sodium propionate is added to foods as a preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria, extending shelf life. It is frequently found in baked goods like bread, cakes, and tortillas, as well as in processed meats and cheeses.
Health notes
Sodium propionate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake. Research has not shown significant adverse health effects from typical dietary consumption.
Allergen info
Sodium propionate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid
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