Specification:
Potassium propanoate or
potassium propionate has formula K(C
2H
5COO). Its melting point is 410 °C. It is the potassium salt of propanoic acid..
It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E283 in Europe and by the INS number 283 in Australia and New Zealand.
| Item |
Specification |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid or powder |
| Assay |
=<99.0% |
| PH (10% aqueous solution) |
6.0~9.0 |
| Loss on drying |
=<4.0% |
| Alkalinity |
Pass test |
| Heavy metal |
=<0.001% |
| Lead |
=<5mg/kg |
| Fluoride |
=<10mg/kg |
| Iron |
=<30mg/kg |
| Mercury |
=<1mg/kg |
| As |
=<3mg/kg |
| Water insoluble matter |
=<0.1% |
Uses:
[1] As a food additive, it is listed as E number 283 in the Codex Alimentarius. sodium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
[2] In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement
[3] Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
[4] Potassium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%
[5] Potassium propionate can be used as a pesticide
Packaging and Shipping :
25kg/bag, Which can meet the different package requirement of customers.
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