Sodium Propionate

E281
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Sodium Propionate?

Mould inhibitor in bakery products. Some studies suggest possible behavioural effects in children.

Is Sodium Propionate safe?

Sodium Propionate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 14 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sodium Propionate is also known as e281, sodium propionate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

sodium propionate e281

Related additives

wheat Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Sugar (Sucrose) Egg Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Natural Flavouring Water Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Potassium Benzoate (E212)

Products containing Sodium Propionate

Vanilla muffin
Vanilla muffin 8606106607826
tortillas
tortillas 5208056061012
Ülker Dankek Pöti with Fruit
Ülker Dankek Pöti with Fruit 8690504079323
Pastelito
Pastelito 7501030419037
Danker poti
Danker poti 8690504079767
Cake au beurre fourré
Cake au beurre fourré 5400113044857
Суха паста с крем с шамфъстък и кадаиф
Суха паста с крем с шамфъстък и кадаиф 3800065731560
перун какаови топки
перун какаови топки 3800203780252
Мини еклери
Мини еклери 3800203780474
Руленца с крем брюле
Руленца с крем брюле 3800203781044
Юлкер олала гофрета
Юлкер олала гофрета 8690504065814
Суха паста с карамелен крем
Суха паста с карамелен крем 3800203781297
Olala
Olala 8690504080893
Tortillas à base de farine de blé
Tortillas à base de farine de blé 20119676

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