calcium propionate


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cal′cium pro′pionate


n.
a white, water-soluble powder, CaC6H10O4, used in bakery products to inhibit the growth of fungi.
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Previous studies also showed that addition of sodium or calcium propionate salt could impact ruminant performance [6,18-21].
The growing food industry is expected to fuel the demand for calcium propionate in the forecast period.
After 10 days, the calcium propionate additive lost its effectiveness, but the edible films made with small droplets of the oils continued to inhibit the growth of mold.
The pH values were 3.38 for the sample with benzoic acid, 3.39 for the sample with sodium benzoate, 3.45 for the sample with potassium sorbate and 3.44 for the sample with calcium propionate. The pH of the control sample without preservatives and blend of all the four preservatives sample were 3.40 and 3.38, respectively.
"Use of Bakesafe in the recipe is a clean label alternative to calcium propionate or potassium sorbate and, at a time when research shows that a significant number of European consumers regularly look at product labelling - especially additives - Bakesafe is a timely new ingredient for the bakery sector," Ms Lionnet adds.
INGREDIENTS: Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Water, Whole Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Farina, Wheat Gluten, Polydextrose, Honey, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid), Soybean Oil, Malt, Monoglycerides, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Whey, Soy Flour, Nonfat Milk.
Zein film with or without nisin and calcium propionate coated on refrigerated ready-to-eat meat products can provide the additional safeguards needed to prevent the growth of L.
Since 1993, the ABA has had to settle for "freshly baked" thanks to the preservative calcium propionate, which the U.S.
The combination of zein with nisin and calcium propionate was the most effective, resulting in non-detectable levels of Listeria within 24 days when refrigerated at 40[degrees]F (4[degrees]C).
The ARS-formulated gel delivers calcium propionate, a less irritating form of calcium.
Zein film with or without nisin and calcium propionate coated onto refrigerated ready-to-eat meat products can help prevent the growth of L.
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