Product Introduction
WEHENGFOOD™ is a professional Calcium Propionate manufacturer, supplier and exporter in China, specializing in the production and global supply of Food Grade and Feed Grade Calcium Propionate (E282).
We provide high-quality Calcium Propionate Powder and Calcium Propionate Granular forms for customers worldwide, serving bakery manufacturers, food ingredient distributors, feed producers and industrial users.
With advanced production technology, strict quality control systems and strong export experience, WEHENGFOOD™ supplies stable-quality Calcium Propionate that meets international food and feed industry requirements.
What is Calcium Propionate?
Calcium Propionate (E282, INS 282, CAS No. 4075-81-4) is a calcium salt of propionic acid and one of the most widely used food preservatives and mold inhibitors worldwide. It is highly effective in controlling mold growth and extending shelf life, especially in bakery products and animal feed applications.
As a professional Calcium Propionate supplier in China, WEHENGFOOD™ provides both standard grade Calcium Propionate and premium Calcium Propionate made with BASF Propionic Acid as raw material. For customers looking for premium quality and higher consistency, WEHENGFOOD™ also supplies high-end Calcium Propionate manufactured with BASF Propionic Acid as raw material. The quality of Calcium Propionate is closely related to the purity and stability of the propionic acid source. By using premium BASF propionic acid, this grade provides improved consistency, excellent purity and reliable performance for demanding international customers.
Advantages of BASF Propionic Acid Based Calcium Propionate:
✔ Produced using BASF high-quality propionic acid raw material
✔ Higher raw material consistency
✔ Excellent purity and stability
✔ Superior batch-to-batch quality
✔ Reliable mold inhibition performance
✔ Suitable for premium food and feed applications
Certificate of Analysis
Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance | White Powder or Granular or Crystalline Powder | White Powder |
Assay / % | ≥99.0 | 99.22 |
Loss on drying / % | ≤9.5 | 4.1 |
Insoluble in water / % | ≤ 0.30 | 0.1 |
Free acid and Free alkalinity | Passed Test | Passed Test |
As ,mg/Kg | ≤ 3 | <3 |
Pb , mg/Kg | ≤ 10 | <10 |
F ,mg/Kg | ≤ 30 | <30 |
Fe ,mg/Kg | ≤ 50 | <50 |
Conclusion | The product conforms to corporation standard. | |
Functions and Usages
As an effective food preservative and mold inhibitor, it helps control the growth of mold and microorganisms, extending the shelf life and maintaining the freshness of bakery products during storage and transportation.
It provides reliable antifungal performance and is widely used in bread, cakes, pastries, tortillas and other flour-based products to improve product stability and reduce spoilage caused by mold.
In bakery applications, it works well with yeast fermentation systems and helps manufacturers maintain consistent product quality without significantly affecting taste, texture or fermentation performance.
For animal nutrition applications, it acts as an efficient feed preservative and mold control agent, helping reduce fungal growth and improve feed storage stability.
With excellent stability, high efficiency and good handling properties, it is suitable for large-scale food processing, bakery manufacturing and feed production.
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FAQ
Q1: What forms of Calcium Propionate do you supply?
We supply Calcium Propionate in both powder and granular forms to meet different application requirements. Powder grade offers excellent dispersion and is widely used in bakery products, while granular grade provides better flowability and easier handling for industrial production and automated feeding systems.
Q2: What are the main applications of Calcium Propionate?
Calcium Propionate is mainly used as a mold inhibitor and food preservative in bakery products such as bread, cakes, pastries, tortillas and other flour-based foods. It is also widely applied in animal feed as a preservative to help maintain feed quality and storage stability.
Q3: What is the difference between food grade and feed grade Calcium Propionate?
Food grade Calcium Propionate is manufactured to meet food safety requirements and is mainly used in bakery and food processing applications. Feed grade Calcium Propionate is designed for animal nutrition products and is mainly used as a feed preservative and mold control agent.
Q4: Do you provide Calcium Propionate made from BASF Propionic Acid?
Yes, we can provide premium-grade Calcium Propionate manufactured with BASF Propionic Acid as raw material for customers requiring higher consistency and premium quality. This option is suitable for food and feed manufacturers with strict requirements for raw material stability and product performance.
Q5: What packaging options are available for Calcium Propionate?
We normally supply Calcium Propionate in 25kg bags, with customized packaging options available according to customer requirements. Bulk packing and OEM labeling services can also be provided for international distributors and industrial users.
Q6: Why choose WEHENGFOOD as your Calcium Propionate supplier?
WEHENGFOOD is a professional Calcium Propionate manufacturer, supplier and exporter in China, offering stable quality, competitive pricing and reliable export services. We provide food grade and feed grade products, flexible supply solutions, complete technical documents and support for global customers.
