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E282PreservativeLow concern
Calcium Propionate
In plain words
The short version
A mold inhibitor commonly used in bread, baked goods, and dairy products.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
No ADI assigned by JECFA — considered safe at normal use levels. Naturally occurring in fermented foods and produced in the human gut. Some anecdotal reports link very high intake to migraines or irritability, but evidence is limited.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.