What is Calcium Propionate Powder? Glossary, Uses, Recipes Viewed 18552 times

What is Calcium propionate powder?

Propionate also commonly known as CP powder in the baking world is used as a preservative. It is an anti-bacterial used to extend the shelf life of baking goods and prevents the formation of mold and other bacteria.

Uses of Calcium propionate powder
1. Recommended usage of calcium propionate is 0.1 to 0.3% of the dry flour, which is equals to approx. a pinch.

2. It is completely safe for usage in edible goods, apart from baked goods it is also used in jams, jellies , puddings, fillings and cheeses to preserve.

3. We have used Calcium propionate powder in the multigrain homemade bread recipe.

Try Recipes using Calcium Propionate Powder

• Multigrain Bread, Homemade Multigrain Bread

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