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Is Calcium Propionate vegetarian?

Calcium Propionate

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Calcium propionate is the calcium salt of propionic acid, used as a synthetic preservative in baked goods, dairy products, and other foods to inhibit mould and bacterial growth.

Also known as Calcium dipropionate, propionate mold inhibitor, Propionic acid calcium salt
INCI name Calcium Propionate
E number E282
INS number 282
CAS number 4075-81-4
EC number 223-795-8
CosIng ID 32341
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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