Propionic Acid

E280

Hazard level: No known concerns Preservative (E200–299)

What is Propionic Acid?

Mould inhibitor used in bread and baked goods. Generally recognised as safe.

Is Propionic Acid safe?

Propionic Acid has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 2 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

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Also known as

Propionic Acid is also known as e280, propionic acid — these all refer to the same ingredient.

propionic acid e280

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Products containing Propionic Acid

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