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Propionic Acid(E280)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Propionic Acid is a preservative — Preservative and flavoring in bakery and cheese flavorings
Also: Propanoic Acid
What it does
Preservative and flavoring in bakery and cheese flavorings
Where you'll see it
baked goods, processed cheeses (Swiss, Gruyere), cheese flavorings (600 ppm), butter and fruit flavorings
What the research says
May cause migraine in those susceptible. Skin irritations in bakery workers from contact. Large oral dose lethal in rats.
Benefits
Inhibits mold growth in baked goods and processed cheese
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Occurs naturally in apples, strawberries, tea, and violet leaves... Preservative and as butter and fruit flavorings