Additives
Calcium Propionate (E282): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Preservative · Antifungal
Very widely used in commercial bread. Some studies suggest it may trigger migraines in susceptible individuals and is under investigation for potential effects on behaviour in children, though evidence is not conclusive.
- Category
- Preservative — Antifungal
- Typically used in
- Bread, rolls, pizza bases, flour products
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Migraine association in some individuals.
- Concerns flagged
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Hyperactivity linkMigraine trigger
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Sources
Where this comes from
- Dengate & Ruben (2002) — Controlled trial of cumulative behavioural effects of a common bread preservative https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1754.2002.00009.x
- EFSA (2014) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propionic acid -E 280-, sodium propionate -E 281-, calcium propionate -E 282- and potassium propionate -E 283- as food additives http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3779
Products
Products containing Calcium Propionate
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