calcium propionate (Preservative E282)

Namecalcium propionate
CodeE282
Other names
Additive categoryPreservatives
Food usageNone found in website

Reactions can be anything from the usual range of food intolerance symptoms: migraine and headaches; gastro-intestinal symptoms including stomach aches, irritable bowel, diarrhoea, urinary urgency, bedwetting; eczema and other itchy skin rashes; nasal congestion (stuffy or runny nose); depression, unexplained tiredness, impairment of memory and concentration, speech delay; tachycardia (fast heart beat); growing pains, loud voice (no volume control); irritability, restlessness, inattention, difficulty settling to sleep, night waking and night terrors.

Propionibacteria can be cultured in whey powder as a method of using natural 282 preservative without having to declare it on the label. Avoid breads containing whey or whey powder, even if marked "preservative free".
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Calcium propionate - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_propionate

Identification, toxicity, use, water pollution potential, ecological toxicity and regulatory information:
http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_Chemical.jsp?Rec_Id=PC33679