Calcium Propionate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Primary industrial antimold preservative protecting commercial packaged breads.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Bread preservative contributing dietary calcium
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Most common commercial bread preservative
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Permitted in pre-packed bakery goods
Commonly Found Foods
White sandwich breadpizza doughsbuns
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Natural sourdough acidulants
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