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Sodium Propionate(E281)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Propionate is a preservative — Preservative against mold and fungus
What it does
Preservative against mold and fungus
Where you'll see it
baked goods, frostings, confections, gelatin
What the research says
Can cause allergic reactions
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used as a preservative in foodstuffs to prevent mold and fungus