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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Calcium Acetate
- Food Additive Number
- E 263, INS 263
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Use Level
- 0.2-0.5%
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Calcium acetate is an effective growth inhibitor of many bacteria and molds. It is widely employed in bread and other bakery products to extend shelf-life and to prevent rope formation.
- High moisture content of bakery goods encourages the growth of molds and (rope) bacteria. Rope spoilage is characterized by a sticky, wet and brownish crumb as well as an unpleasant smell.
- Rope forming bacteria and many mold spores are heat resistant and survive the temperatures of the baking process. Also re-contamination can occur. All good reasons to use of a preservative in order to extend the shelf life of bakery goods.
- Calcium acetate is a preservative very effective against rope bacteria with some efficacy against molds. The recommended dosage for Progusta CA is 0.2 - 0.5% based on flour weight.
- In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial baking test, so that the precise effects on odor, flavor and bread volume can be determined.
- Other applications include: Buffering, Stabilizing, use as firming agent, leavening agent, calcium fortification, etc.
Properties
- Appearance
- White agglomerate or powder
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Molecular Weight | 158.17 | - | - |
Assay Content (Dried Basis) | 99.0 - 100.5 | % | |
Arsenic content | min. 3 | - | - |
Chloride content | min. 0.05 | - | - |
Flash Point (decomposes) | min. 250 | - | - |
Fluoride Content | min. 0.005 | - | - |
Heavy metals Content | min. 10 | - | - |
Insoluble In Water | min. 0.1 | - | - |
Iron Content | min. 10 | - | - |
Lead Content | min. 2 | - | - |
Mercury Content | min. 1 | - | - |
Oxidisable impurities Content (as formic acid) | min 0.1 | - | - |
pH (10% solution) | 6.0 - 9.0 | - | - |
Sulphate Content | min. 0.1 | - | - |
Water Content | min. 6.0 | - | - |
Water Solubility at 0°C | 37.4 | - | - |
Water Solubility at 100°C | 29.7 | - | - |
Water Solubility at 25°C | 35.3 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Legislation
Calcium acetate is an approved food additive according to EU and FDA legislation and JECFA (FAO/WHO), and FCC food standards.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- Progusta CA granular grade available in 20kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
- Progusta CA powder grade available in 20kg and 50lb polyethylene lined paper bags and in various big bags.
Storage & Handling
- Stability
Progusta CA is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packing, dry and at room temperature.