preservative INS 282

Calcium Propionate E282

antimicrobial — Primarily synthetic.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

Calcium propanoate

CAS: 4075-81-4

Data verified: 2026-04-04

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Beyond food, Calcium Propionate is also used in cosmetics, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: varies by food category mg/kg

None

🇺🇸

United States (FDA)

approved GRAS

Generally recognized as safe

🇯🇵

Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

Not specified (ADI not limited)

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

Not specified

Everyday Perspective

For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:

Natural Occurrence

This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Produced by neutralizing propionic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate.

Applications Beyond Food

Cosmetics

Preservative

Industrial

Animal feed preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Propionate (E282)?

Calcium Propionate (E282) is a preservative used in food products. It is antimicrobial and synthetic. The calcium salt of propionic acid, widely used as a mold and rope bacteria inhibitor in bread and baked goods. Particularly effective and preferred over sodium salt in yeast-leavened products.

What is the ADI for Calcium Propionate?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Calcium Propionate is Not specified (ADI not limited) as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Calcium Propionate?

Calcium Propionate is used in various food categories including Bread and rolls. It is used as a preservative in these products.

Is Calcium Propionate the same as Calcium propanoate?

Yes, Calcium Propionate is also known as Calcium propanoate, Propionic acid calcium salt. These are different names for the same substance.