Sodium Propionate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Sodium salt of propionic acid inhibiting ropy bread bacteria and fungal molds.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved bakery mold inhibitor
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Standard US bakery preservative
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized in sliced pre-packed bread
Commonly Found Foods
Burger bunsbagelspackaged pastries
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Cultured dextrose✓ wheat flour
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