Sodium Propionate Side Effects

Sodium Propionate, CAS# 137-40-6, is a sodium salt of propionic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis of propionic acid and sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide, available as White crystalline solid or powder. Sodium Propionate is widely used as preservative. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E281.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As Sodium Propionate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Propionate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Propionate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Propionate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Propionate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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