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Uses In Food

During dough preparation, calcium propionate is added with other ingredients as a preservative and nutritional supplement in food production such as bread, processed meat, other baked goods, dairy products, and whey. 

Calcium propionate is mostly effective below pH 5.5, which is relatively equal to the pH required in the dough preparation to effectively control mold. Calcium propionate can assist in lowering the levels of sodium in bread. 

Calcium propionate can be used as an browning agent in processed vegetables and fruits. 

Other chemicals that can be used as alternatives to calcium propionate is sodium propionate. 

In Beverage

Calcium propionate is used in preventing the growth of microorganisms in beverages. 

In Pharmaceuticals

Calcium propionate powder is utilized as an anti-microbial agent.it is also used in retarding mold in key aloe vera holistic therapy for treating numerous infections. Large concentrations of aloe vera liquid that is normally added to feel pellets cannot be made without using calcium propionate to inhibit mold growth on the product. 

In Agriculture

Calcium propionate is used as a food supplement and in preventing milk fever in cows. The compound can also be used in poultry feed, animal feed, for instance cattle and dog food. It is also used as a pesticide. 

In Cosmetics 

Calcium propionate E282 inhibit or prevent bacterial growth, therefore protect cosmetic products from spoilage. The material is also used in controlling the pH of personal care and cosmetic products.

Industrial Uses

Calcium propionate is used in paint and coating additives. It is also used as plating and surface treating agents. 

In Photography 

Calcium propionate is used in making photo chemicals and photographic supplies.