Application and price trend of Calcium Propionate

Due to the rapid rise of the price on raw material Propionic Acid, the Calcium Propionate price is also rising quickly. Compared with last week, this week's price has been increased by USD100.-/mt higher. We predict that there is still space for further increase in this price. If our customers have purchase plans in the near future, it is suggested to purchase it as earlier as possible to save cost. 

Here are some application introduction for calcium propionate:

Calcium Propionate is a new type of food additive. It is a safe and reliable mould inhibitor for food and feed approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Calcium Propionate has a wide range of antibacterial function against mold, yeast and bacteria.

 1. Calcium propionate can be used as mildew inhibitor for food and feed, and as preservative for bread and pastry. Calcium propionate is easy to mix with flour evenly, as a preservative at the same time, it can provide the necessary calcium for human body, and play the role of strengthening food.

 2. Calcium propionate has inhibitory effect on mold and aerobic bacillus which can cause bread to produce mucilage, but has no inhibitory effect on yeast.

 3. It is effective to mold, aerobic spore producing bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and aflatoxin in starch, protein and oil, and has unique anti mold and anti-corrosion properties.

 4. It is a new, safe, efficient and broad-spectrum mildew inhibitor for food and feed in food and brewing, feed and traditional Chinese medicine preparations.

 5. As a feed additive, calcium propionate can effectively inhibit feed mildew and prolong the shelf life of feed. If combined with other inorganic salts, it can also improve the appetite of livestock and increase the milk yield of dairy cows. Calcium propionate has the advantages of low volatility, high temperature resistance and good animal adaptability, which is suitable for a variety of feeds.

 6. Calcium propionate can also be used as an additive in toothpaste and cosmetics, which has a good antiseptic effect.

 7. A new feed additive, mainly used as mildew inhibitor, can extend the fresh-keeping period of feed. It can also inhibit the production of aflatoxin, but it is harmless to yeast, human and livestock, and has no toxic side effects. It can also be used as food preservative.