Potassium Propionate

E283

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

What is Potassium Propionate?

Antimicrobial preservative used in bread to prevent mould.

Is Potassium Propionate safe?

Potassium 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.)

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Potassium Propionate is also known as e283, potassium propionate — these all refer to the same ingredient.

potassium propionate e283

Related additives

Sorbic Acid (E200) Sodium Sorbate (E201) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Calcium Sorbate (E203) Benzoic Acid (E210) Sodium Benzoate (E211) Potassium Benzoate (E212) Calcium Benzoate (E213) Methylparaben (E218) Sulphur Dioxide (E220) Sodium Sulphite (E221) Sodium Bisulphite (E222)

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