E280 is the European food additive code assigned to propionic acid. As E280, propionic acid acts as a preservative in food, specifically targeting mold, yeast, and certain bacteria that cause food spoilage.
Propionic acid food additive is primarily used as a mold inhibitor which is fungistatic rather than fungicidal. It is effective against molds with concentration ranging from 0.05 to 0.25%. However, less effective in inhibiting the growth of bacterial and no effect on the growth of yeast.
What foods contain propionic acid?
In dairy products like cheese and baked goods like bread and pastries.
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