Sodium Propionate

E281
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Sodium Propionate?

Mould inhibitor in bakery products. Some studies suggest possible behavioural effects in children.

Is Sodium Propionate safe?

Sodium Propionate is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 13 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sodium Propionate is also known as e281, sodium propionate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

sodium propionate e281

Related additives

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471) wheat Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Sugar (Sucrose) Natural Flavouring Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) Egg Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium) (E450) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Potassium Benzoate (E212)

Products containing Sodium Propionate

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