Fcc/E283 potassium propionate

Fcc/E283 potassium propionate 1.White crystalline powder. 2.Odorless or with little propionic acid smell. 3.Easily

Fcc/E283 potassium propionate Specification E283,FCC,Feed  Potassium propionate has the formula K(C2H5COO). It is the potassium salt of propionic acid. Uses[1]  As a food additive, it is listed as E number 283 in the Codex Alimentarius. sodium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.[2]  In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement[3]  Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.[4]  Potassium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%[5]  Potassium propionate can be used as a pesticide

Fcc/E283 potassium propionate