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Preservatives and Shelf-Life Ingredients / ENVO-L1586

Calcium Propionate

Evaluate calcium propionate for mold control in suitable applications such as bread. Check its effect on fermentation and the contribution of calcium ions.

Calcium Propionate · Image from the original ENVO product catalogue.
Image from the original ENVO product catalogue. · Image source
Trial objective
Mold control in baked goods / Dry premix feeding
Acceptance checks
Calcium propionate assay, Water-insoluble matter, Microbiological and retained sample testing
Calcium propionate assay (% on a dry basis)
ENVO published specification ≥99.0%
01 / Applications and trials

Plan a trial for your application

Mold control in baked goods

In actual dough and packaging, record fermentation, sensory properties and shelf performance.

Dry premix feeding

At the same carrier and fermentation conditions, compare effects of particle size on mixing and dough fermentation.

02 / Quality and acceptance

Purchase specifications and incoming inspection

Include the intended grade or current specification in the enquiry. Use the table to compare selection criteria and inspection conditions. The specification agreed by both parties defines the contractual limits. ENVO · Calcium Propionate product information ↗

Property Unit Published or agreed specification Test conditions and checks
Calcium propionate assay % on a dry basis ENVO published specification ≥99.0% Reported as C₆H₁₀CaO₄. Also check moisture and water-insoluble matter.
Water-insoluble matter % by mass ENVO published specification ≤0.30% Confirm dissolution, filtration and weighing conditions. Test fermentation and sensory performance separately in the actual dough.
Microbiological and retained sample testing CFU/g or agreed test plan Agree for the product grade Keep raw-material microbiology and finished-product shelf-life verification separate. Specify samples, methods and incubation conditions.

When approving a sample, record the grade, methods, limits and specification revision. On receipt, match the packing lot number to the lot-specific COA and record the measured values and release decision.

Chemical identity

Database entry Molecular or composition formula Molar mass
Calcium propionate C6H10CaO4 186.22 g/mol

The values refer to the compound indicated. Confirm hydrate form, solution concentration and blend composition for the commercial grade.

03 / Packaging and delivery

From samples to commercial delivery

Packaging and receiving

ENVO lists 25 kg bags. Confirm order-specific net weight, units per pallet and label revision.

Storage and handling

Identify the calcium salt on the bag. Check powder or granule form and closure and retain a fermentation control by lot.

Sample and order lead times

State food category, sales market, pilot quantity and required arrival date. Confirm MOQ, batch documents, availability and remaining shelf life separately for samples and commercial orders.

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04 / Troubleshooting

Questions from the plant

What if delaying mould changes fermentation or flavour?

Record fermentation, sensory properties and shelf life together using the actual dough and packaging.

How should delayed mould with reduced loaf volume be evaluated?

Record proof time, specific volume and storage in the same packaging. Assess processing effects alongside shelf-life performance.

Report a delivery or batch issue

Include the order number, lot number from the package, label photos and inspection records for the affected lot. When retesting, check Assay, granule specification, Solution pH.

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05 / Product documents

Request documents for your application

TDS · Technical data sheet

For grade selection and sample approval, specify the grade and revision required.

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SDS · Safety data sheet

Specify the country or region of use and the required language.

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COA · Certificate of analysis

Request a sample COA during supplier review. For incoming inspection, provide the actual lot number.

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06 / Sources and related products

Technical references and related products

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