| E282 is a food additive
approved by the European Union (EU).
It is a natural acid that
acts as an antimicrobial
preservative in food products, especially in bakery.
The common name for E282 is calcium propionate.
It may also be called calcium propanoate or mycoban.
E282 is the calcium salt of propionic acid. This chemical
is produced by bacteria, either in the large intestine, or in fermented
products.
E282 can be used in cattle as feed and to prevent milk fever. In the
body, propionate acts as a small chain fatty acid. In bakery products,
the chemical prevents the growth bacteria that cause sticky yellow patches.
E282 has been linked to allergic reactions and sleep
disturbances in those with frequent close contact to it.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E282:
Processed cheese, bread, meat and flour and chocolate.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals
and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This
was added on 21 July 2008. If details are important to you, check
with relevant authorities.
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