Comparing E282 - calcium propionate vs E263 - Calcium acetate

Synonyms
E282
calcium propionate
calcium propanoate
cal. pro.
cal.pro.
E263
Calcium acetate
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Popular questions
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  1. What is calcium acetate used for?

    As a food additive (E263), it’s used as a preservative and stabilizer to inhibit mold growth, help maintain texture, and can aid in buffering acidity in foods.

  2. Is calcium acetate soluble in water?

    Yes—calcium acetate is highly soluble in water; it is poorly soluble in ethanol.

  3. What is the formula for calcium acetate?

    Ca(C2H3O2)2; the common commercial form is the monohydrate, Ca(C2H3O2)2·H2O.

  4. Calcium acetate 667 mg para que sirve?

    Como aditivo alimentario (E263), se usa como conservante y estabilizante para frenar mohos y ayudar a mantener la textura. En medicina, el comprimido/cápsula de 667 mg se usa como quelante de fosfato en enfermedad renal crónica.

  5. Calcium acetate para que sirve?

    Como aditivo alimentario (E263), sirve de conservante y estabilizante, ayudando a controlar la acidez y la textura de los alimentos. Fuera del ámbito alimentario, también se usa como quelante de fosfato en pacientes con enfermedad renal.