Calcium Propionate Supplier, Exporter & Global Wholesaler
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PAU Chemicals is an India-based global supplier and exporter of Calcium Propionate (E282) in food and feed grades, for bakeries, cheese processors and feed millers worldwide.
Calcium Propionate is the most widely used mould inhibitor in commercial baking. It suppresses mould and rope-causing bacteria in bread and baked goods without interfering with yeast activity at normal use levels.
Because it also contributes calcium, it is often the preferred preservative where a bakery wants shelf life extension without a sodium addition — a growing requirement in reduced-sodium product lines.
PAU Chemicals supplies food grade meeting FCC and E282 requirements in powder and granular form, plus feed grade for animal nutrition.
Dose it into the dry mix rather than the water phase, and keep to the level permitted in your destination market. Overdosing slows yeast and flattens the loaf without adding shelf life.
Technical Specifications
Product Characteristics | Product Details |
Product Name | Calcium Propionate |
Chemical Formula | Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂ |
CAS Number | 4075-81-4 |
HS Code | 2915 50 00 |
E / INS Number | E282 |
Appearance | White powder or granules |
Odour | Odourless to faint propionic |
Assay (dried basis) | 98.0% min |
Moisture / Loss on Drying | 5.0% max |
Water Insoluble Matter | 0.3% max |
Fluoride | 0.003% max |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 10 ppm max |
Arsenic (As) | 3 ppm max |
Iron (Fe) | 50 ppm max |
pH (10% solution) | 8.0 – 10.0 |
Solubility in Water | Soluble |
Storage | Sealed, cool, dry |
Reference Standard | FCC / E282 |
Available Grades
- Food Grade
Export Details
- Minimum Order Quantity: 1 FCL
- Country of Origin: India
- Mode of Transportation: By Sea
- Loading Ports: Hazira (Surat, Gujarat) & Nhava Sheva / JNPT (Navi Mumbai)
- Shipping: FCL
- Incoterms: EXW, FOB, C&F (CFR) & CIF
- Payment Terms: TT / Bank Transfer & LC at Sight
- Delivery Time: 3 to 4 weeks
- Logistics Packaging: 25 kg HDPE/PP bags with LDPE liner, or 500/1,000 kg jumbo bags
- Dangerous Goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
- Documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, MSDS & Certificate of Origin
Certifications
Food & Beverage Applications
- Bread, buns and pav — mould and rope inhibition
- Cakes, muffins and packaged bakery
- Tortillas, flatbreads and chapati
- Processed and packaged cheese
- Pizza bases and part-baked goods
- Shelf-life extension in reduced-sodium bakery lines
Industrial & Technical Applications
- Animal feed and silage preservation
- Pet food mould control
- Grain and forage storage protection
Why Choose PAU Chemicals
- Genuine Direct Supply — straight to the importer with no hidden intermediaries
- Ethical Sourcing — ensuring 100% transparent and compliant procurement
- Stable, Consistent Quality — for uninterrupted production and reliable 98.0% minimum purity
- Competitive Pricing — offering strong commercial value for bulk FCL buyers
- Flawless Documentation — handling all trade paperwork for smooth port clearance
- Preferential Tariff Support — leveraging trade agreements to reduce your import duties
What is Calcium Propionate, and what is it called locally?
It is the calcium salt of propionic acid, listed as food additive E282. Bakeries usually call it simply the bread preservative or mould inhibitor.
What is it used for?
Preventing mould and rope in bread, buns, cakes, tortillas and packaged bakery goods. Feed grade is used to protect animal feed, silage and stored grain.
Does it affect the yeast in my dough?
At normal use levels it does not. Overdosing does slow fermentation and gives a denser loaf, so stay within the level permitted in your market and dose into the dry mix.
How much should I use?
Typical bakery use sits in the low tenths of a percent on flour weight, but the permitted maximum differs by country and product category. Confirm the limit in your destination market before finalising the recipe.
Why choose it over sodium-based preservatives?
It adds calcium instead of sodium, which suits reduced-sodium product lines, and it is effective against rope-causing bacteria as well as mould.
Do you supply feed grade as well as food grade?
Yes, as separate grades with their own documentation. Food grade meets FCC and E282 limits on heavy metals, arsenic and fluoride and must be specified where the product is for human consumption.
How should it be stored, and what is the shelf life?
In sealed bags in a cool, dry place away from moisture and strong odours. It is mildly hygroscopic, and caking from humidity makes dosing uneven.
Which ports and Incoterms do you ship on, and how long does delivery take?
We load from Hazira and Nhava Sheva on EXW, FOB, C&F and CIF terms, typically 3 to 4 weeks, shipping as general cargo. Export MOQ is 1 FCL.
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