Food industry: It is a safe and effective food preservative, which can inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts and aerobic bacteria, and extend the shelf life of food. It is commonly used in the production of bread, pastry, soybean products, jam, soy sauce, vinegar and other foods. In the production of bread, adding calcium propionate can inhibit the growth of molds in the dough, so that the bread maintains the fluffy texture and extends its shelf life.

Feed industry: As feed mold inhibitor, it can prevent mold and deterioration of feed, prolong the storage time of feed, and guarantee the quality and safety of feed. At the same time, calcium propionate can also regulate the pH value of the gastrointestinal tract of animals, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, and improve the digestion and absorption rate of animal feed. Adding calcium propionate to dairy feed can effectively prevent the diseases caused by the consumption of moldy feed and improve the yield and quality of milk.

Industrial field: Calcium propionate can be used as anti-mold agent and antiseptic in paints, lacquers, printing ink and other industrial products to prevent the products from being contaminated and damaged by microorganisms in the process of storage and use. In addition, Calcium Propionate can be used as an additive for plastics to improve the water resistance and mold resistance of plastics.

Safety

Calcium propionate is a relatively safe food additive and feed additive. It is generally not harmful to human health if it is added to food according to the prescribed dosage. There are also safety standards and specifications for the use of calcium propionate in feed, and as long as it is used in accordance with the regulations, it will not have adverse effects on the growth and health of animals.