01 / 04What it is
E282 in plain English
Calcium propionate prevents mould in bread. It is permitted worldwide; a small number of studies have explored possible behavioural effects in sensitive children, but regulators consider it safe.
Bread mould inhibitor; a few studies probe behavioural effects in children.
02 / 04Why it's used
It buys shelf life.
To inhibit the growth of mould, yeast and bacteria, extending the shelf life of products well beyond what they would otherwise tolerate.
preservative
03 / 04Health concerns
Mild controversy, nothing pressing.
Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Low risk
- Filtr score penalty
- −1 points
- Category
- Preservative
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