Mould inhibitor in bakery products. Some studies suggest possible behavioural effects in children.
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
Sodium Propionate is also known as e281, sodium propionate — these all refer to the same ingredient.
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