ProBake SP Sodium Propionate FCC Powder is manufactured and packaged by Niacet in bulk 50 pound bags.

Sodium Propionate is a common food additive use mainly as a preservative. Sodium Propionate is toxic to mold and some species of bacteria. Because it is Food Chemical Codex approved, it is an especially effective additive in baked goods or other products that are susceptible to spoilage.

Specifications

ProBake SP, Sodium Propionate Food grade conforms to the latest FCC, E281, JECFA (FAO/WHO) and Japanese Standards of Food Additives.

Characteristics

ProBake SP, Sodium Propionate is a white (fine) powder.

Specifications	Control Limits
Appearance	White (fine) agglomerate or powder
Assay on dried material	99.0 - 100.5 % mass
Water	< 1.0 % mass
Insoluble in water	< 0.1 % mass
Iron (FE)	< 30 ppm
Arsenic (As)	< 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	< 2 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	< 1 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
pH (10% solution)	9.0 - 9.5
Alkalinity (as Na2CO3)	Passes Test