The standard rope and mould inhibitor for yeast-raised bakery. Food grade, granular / powder. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
4075-81-4
Formula
C6H10CaO4
Grade
Food grade, granular / powder
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Calcium Propionate is the standard rope and mould inhibitor for yeast-raised bakery. We carry it within our preservatives line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white granular powder, in food grade, granular / powder, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 4075-81-4 and the molecular formula is C6H10CaO4.
Applications of Calcium Propionate
Typical applications include:
Pan bread, burger buns and Arabic flat bread — inhibits mould without suppressing yeast
Rope (Bacillus subtilis) control in high-humidity bakeries
Tortillas, pita and part-baked bread for extended distribution
Mould inhibition in compound animal feed
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in dry storage, protect from moisture. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Calcium Propionate in the UAE
Technical specification for Calcium Propionate
CAS No.
4075-81-4
Formula
C6H10CaO4
Appearance
White granular powder
Grade
Food grade, granular / powder
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay (dry basis)
98.0–100.5%
Loss on drying
5.0% max
Typical dosage
0.1–0.4% on flour
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Dry storage, protect from moisture
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Pan bread, burger buns and Arabic flat bread — inhibits mould without suppressing yeast
Rope (Bacillus subtilis) control in high-humidity bakeries
Tortillas, pita and part-baked bread for extended distribution
Mould inhibition in compound animal feed
What packing is Calcium Propionate supplied in?
Calcium Propionate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Calcium Propionate do you stock?
We supply food grade, granular / powder. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Calcium Propionate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
