← Ingredient & E-number explorer

Typical source

Propionic acid

Plain-language explanation

Calcium propionate (E282) is a salt used to prevent mold and bacteria from growing in bread and other baked goods. It is typically produced synthetically by reacting propionic acid with calcium hydroxide, and major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally consider it halal. However, if the propionic acid is derived from non-halal animal sources, its status would become questionable, though this is rare as commercial production is usually synthetic. Always check for a halal certification logo to be certain.