Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Molecular formula
- CH₃CH₂COONa
Applications & Uses
- Product Application
- Bakery products preservation:Sodium propionate is an effective growth inhibitor of most molds and some bacteria. It is widely employed in various bakery products to prevent mold and rope formation and to extend the normal shelf life. It is usually preferred in non-yeast leavened products because the calcium ions of calcium propionate can interfere with most chemical leavening agents. Probake SP is easy to handle and to incorporate into the flour.
- Sodium propionate is a well-known mold inhibitor in bakery products but can also be applied in other products for preservation like cheese, cheese analogues and other
processed cheese products according to the quantum satis principle or current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). This means that sodium propionate should can be used at levels as high as necessary to achieve the intended purpose.
Properties
- Appearance
- White agglomerate or powder
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molecular Weight 96.06 g/mol - Flash Point min. 250 °C - Solubility in Water (at 80°C) 127 g/100ml - Solubility in Water (at 20˚C) 99 g/100ml - - Nutritional Information
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Calories 182 Kcal/100g - Total Fat 0.0 g/100g - Total Saturated Fat 0 g/100g - Total Trans Fat 0.0 g/100g - Sodium 23813 mg/100g - Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g/100g - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Assay Content (on dried material) 99.0 - 100.5 % m - Insolubles in water max. 0.1 % m - pH (at 10% solution) 8.0 - 9.5 - Potentiometric determination / pH electrode Water max. 1.0 % m - - Heavy Metals
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Lead Content max. 2 ppm AAS Arsenic Content max. 3 ppm Complexometric reaction / visual comparison Heavy Metal Content (as lead) max. 10 ppm Complexometric reaction / visual comparison Iron Content max. 30 ppm Complexometric reaction / visual comparison Mercury Content max. 1 ppm ICPMS (external) - Notes
- * factor of 2.4 cal/gram for all carbohydrates other than sugar, this is consistent with AOAC
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- Probake®SP agglomerate grade available in 25kg or 50lb bags.
- Probake®SP powder grade available in 20kg and 50lb bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage Information
Physical stability and appearance can change before the end of shelf-life if the product is not stored in closed original packing, kept dry and at room temperature or if the pallets are stacked.