White or colourless, hygroscopic crystals with not more than a faint characteristic odour.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Belgium | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| France | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Malta | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Poland | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Portugal | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Romania | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Spain | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Sweden | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium propionate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium propionate |
E281 - Sodium propionate: May be linked to migraines, typical products are flour products.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E281 - Sodium propionate: Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid, E280. It is used as an antimicrobial agent in bread to prevent germination of some types of bacteria which causes sticky yellow patches to occur. Occurs naturally in fermented food, human sweat and stomachs of cows. May irritate the eyes and skin, readily absorbed through the skin. May be linked to migraines, typical products are processed cheese and flour/bread products. Other names: propionic acid, sodium salt.
E281 - Sodium propionate: Behavioural and learning problems, headaches. Asthma.
Sodium propanoate
Propanoic acid sodium salt
Propanoic acid sodium salt (1:1)
Sodium propanoate
Sodium propionate anhydrous
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Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
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