Ingredient

The Following Ingredients

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Calcium propionate is used as a preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and …

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What is The Following Ingredients?

Calcium propionate is a salt of propionic acid. It is produced industrially by reacting propionic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate. It appears as a white crystalline powder.

Is The Following Ingredients vegan?

The Following Ingredients is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is The Following Ingredients gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is The Following Ingredients a major allergen?

Calcium propionate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is The Following Ingredients used for?

Calcium propionate is used as a preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria in baked goods.

Is The Following Ingredients safe?

In the US, calcium propionate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.

Why it's used

Calcium propionate is used as a preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria in baked goods. It is commonly found in bread, cakes, muffins, and other dough-based products to extend shelf life.

Health notes

In the US, calcium propionate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is not known to cause adverse health effects at the levels typically consumed. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated calcium propionate and established acceptable daily intakes. Some studies have explored its potential effects on behavior in children, but the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.

Allergen info

Calcium propionate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

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Preservative (28015 products) Potassium Sorbate (21407 products) Sodium Benzoate (13792 products) Sodium Nitrite (13550 products) Sodium Erythorbate (9349 products) Calcium Propionate (8459 products) Preservatives (8104 products) Sorbic Acid (7394 products)

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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