ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | White Powder |
Assay | 99.0 ~ 100.5% |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 4% |
Acidity and Alkalinity | ≤ 0.1% |
PH (10%Solution ) | 7.0-9.0 |
Insoluble in Water | ≤ 0.15% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 3 ppm |
Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
Mercury | ≤ 1 ppm |
Iron | ≤ 5 ppm |
Fluoride | ≤ 3 ppm |
Magnesium | ≤ 0.4% |
Available Grade of Calcium Propionate Powder
Food Grade: Calcium Propionate Powder is widely used as preservative in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Calcium Propionate Powder is available as white powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Calcium Propionate Powder we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Calcium Propionate Powder should be stored in a cool and dry place and kept away from strong light and heat.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Calcium Propionate Powder should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Calcium Propionate
Calcium Propionate Powder is a calcium salt of propionic acid widely used as preservative in food production. As a safe preservative, Calcium Propionate Powder can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, pharmaceutical, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Calcium Propionate?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Calcium Propionate. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Calcium Propionate.
3. Do you have Calcium Propionate in Stock?
Yes, we have Calcium Propionate in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Calcium Propionate ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Calcium Propionate ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Calcium Propionate ?
The price of Calcium Propionate changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Calcium Propionate, Foodchem can provide Calcium Propionate at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Calcium Propionate are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Calcium Propionate?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Calcium Propionate will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Calcium Propionate supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Propionic acid are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Calcium Propionate manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Calcium Propionate will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Calcium Propionate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide better appearance and longer shelf-life to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
Calcium Propionate is a calcium salt of propanoic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis. As a synthesized chemical, Calcium Propionate is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Calcium Propionate is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Calcium Propionate is a calcium salt of propanoic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis. As a synthesized chemical, Calcium Propionate is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Calcium Propionate is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: stored in a cool and dry place and kept away from strong light and heat.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Calcium Propionate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported. Calcium Propionate may cause Stomach Ulcers in specific group of people if used in large amount.