Comparing E282 - calcium propionate vs E216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
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Is calcium propionate bad for you?
No—at permitted food levels, calcium propionate (E282) is considered safe by regulators (FDA GRAS; EU-approved) and is rapidly metabolized. A small number of people may be sensitive, but evidence of harm at typical dietary exposures is limited.
What is calcium propionate made from?
It’s the calcium salt of propionic acid, usually produced by neutralizing propionic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate. The propionic acid can come from petrochemical synthesis or fermentation by Propionibacterium.
Is calcium propionate banned in europe?
No—E282 is authorized in the EU as a preservative in specified foods under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, with set maximum levels. It is not permitted in foods for infants and young children.
What is calcium propionate used for?
It’s a preservative that inhibits molds and some bacteria to extend shelf life. In baking, it helps prevent mold and “rope” spoilage in bread and similar products.
What is calcium propionate used in?
Commonly in bread, rolls, tortillas, cakes, and other baked goods; it’s also permitted in some processed cheeses depending on the jurisdiction. Specific uses and limits vary by country and product category.
Is propylparaben safe?
At the low levels used in foods it’s considered safe by some regulators (e.g., FDA recognizes it as GRAS), but it is not permitted as a food additive in the EU.
Is propylparaben bad?
At permitted food-use levels it isn’t considered harmful by regulators that allow it; however, it is no longer authorized for use as a food additive in the EU.
What is propylparaben used for?
It’s an antimicrobial preservative (especially against molds and yeasts) used to extend shelf life in foods, and is also widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Are methylparaben and propylparaben safe?
Both are considered safe at the low levels allowed in foods by some regulators (e.g., FDA GRAS), but neither is currently authorized as a food additive in the EU.
Does propylparaben cause cancer?
There’s no good evidence that propylparaben causes cancer in humans, and major reviews have not classified it as carcinogenic; it shows weak estrogen-like activity in lab tests at doses far above typical dietary exposure.