Propionic Acid
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Short-chain fatty acid preventing mold spore growth in packaged breads.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Max 2.5 g/kg in bakery goods
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS antimycotic in bread
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized in packaged sliced breads
Commonly Found Foods
Sliced sandwich breadtortillaspitacheese
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sourdough fermentation✓ Cultured wheat
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