Food Preservative E281 Sodium Propionate Powder CAS 137-40-6

• CAS No.: 137-40-6
• Formula: C3h5nao2
• EINECS: 205-290-4
• Composition: Propionic Acid
• Type: Beverage Preservatives
• Effect: Antiseptic
• Resource: Organic Chemical Preservatives
• Appearance: White Granular/ Powder
• Application: Bakery/Agriculture/Pesticide.
• Transport Package: Craft Paper Bag
• Specification: 25kg
• Trademark: EASTAR
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 29155090
• Production Capacity: 5000mt/Year

Product Description

Sodium Propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO). ReactionsIt is produced by the reaction of propionic acid and sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.Sodium propionate is a food preservative and antifungal agent.

 

Product Name	Sodium Propionate
Specification	99%
Appearance	White Powder
CAS NO.	137-40-6
Grade	Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade
Odor	Characteristic

Analysis of certificate:

Name of index	FCC-V	E281
Appearance	White  crystalline or crystalline powder	White  crystalline hygroscopic powder, or a fine white powder
Content	99.0-100.5 (drying basis)%	≥99.0% (105°C,2h)
pH (10 %  aqueous solution)	-	7.5-10.5
As ≤%	-	0.0003
Heavy  metals ≤%	-	0.001
Alkalinity (as Na2CO3)	Passes  test (about 0.15%)	-
Loss on drying ≤%	1	4 (105°C,2h)
Water insoluble ≤%	-	0.1
Iron ≤%	0.003	0.005
Lead ≤%	0.0002	0.0005
Mercury ≤%	-	0.0001

Sodium Propionate is one of the safe and reliable food preservatives approved to be used by WHO and UN FAO. It looks as white crystalline or colorless transparent crystal, granular or crystalline powder and could be used in baking foods,legumes and cereal based food products.
 

What're the Uses of Sodium Propionate?

Sodium propanoate is primarily used in baked goods to extend the shelf life and can also be used in the following foods in to inhibit the growth of mold and other microbes (²): 

• Nonalcoholic beverages
• Cheeses
• Confections and frostings
• Gelatins, puddings, and fillings
• Jams and jellies
• Meat products
• Soft candy

 

 

The common use of sodium propionate is in bread and the recommended usage is 0.2-0.5% of flour weight for standard bakery recipes (³).

How to Use Sodium Propionate in Bread?

Either of 3 ways is ok:

1. Blending it with other dry ingredients 
2. Dissolving it first in water prior to use, due to its good solubility in water
3. Added at the end of the dough making 

Is Sodium Propionate Safe to Eat?

Yes, it has been approved as a safe ingredient by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). 

 

Henan Eastar Chem. & Tech. Co., Ltd. is a professional and comprehensive distributor of chemical products,such as Sodium Thiosulphate, Glycerol Monostearate, Sodium Diacetate, etc. Having been engaged in the international business for 20 years, we are fully experienced and have a perfect quality control system. With decades' of devotion to our work, our professional service has won a good reputation among our cooperating partners at home and abroad.
 

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