What is Food Grade Sodium Propionate? Uses, Specifications, and Bulk Purchasing Guide

**Food Grade Sodium Propionate (Sodium Propionate)** is a common food additive and food preservative, with the chemical formula C₃H₅NaO₂, CAS No. 137-40-6, usually in the form of white crystalline powder or granules.

In the international food additive system, the INS number of sodium propionate is281, Codex includes it in the food preservative functional category; the US FDA database also lists Sodium Propionate as a substance allowable for food use, and records its technical functions including antimicrobial agents, etc. The specific food categories and usage amounts allowed shall be subject to the current regulations of the country of sale.

For food production enterprises, food additive distributors, and bulk purchasers, when selecting sodium propionate, not only do they need to compare prices, but also need to pay attention toContent, food-grade standards, batch stability, packaging, regulatory documents and export service capabilities。

1. Basic Information of Food-Grade Sodium Propionate

In the existing product data of Jiayijia Group, the content index of food-grade sodium propionate can reach **≥99.4%**. The actual order specifications shall be subject to the finally confirmed TDS, COA and contract agreements.

2. What are the main functions of sodium propionate in food?

The most common application direction of sodium propionate is asfood preservative.

Its application focus is not to change the main nutritional structure of the food itself, but to help food enterprises with microbial risk and shelf life management under the conditions of complying with relevant food regulations and formula requirements.

Common application research and procurement needs are mainly concentrated in:

• Baked foods;
• Some dairy products and cheese products;
• Food processing and compound anti-corrosion systems;
• Some processed foods that need shelf life management.

The food categories and maximum usage amounts allowed for sodium propionate are not completely the same in different countries. For example, Codex GSFA lists Sodium Propionate as INS 281 and stipulates corresponding usage conditions for different food categories. Before procurement, it should be based onthe destination country, food category and final formulaconfirm the regulatory requirements.

3. Why do food enterprises choose sodium propionate?

1. Suitable for food preservation system

Sodium propionate for food grade can be part of the food preservation system, and it is used in conjunction with production hygiene, packaging, temperature control and other food preservation technologies.

2. Powder products are easy to store and measure

Compared with liquid organic acids, solid propionates have different operation characteristics in transportation, storage and production measurement, and are more suitable for some food production processes.

3. Suitable for industrial bulk purchasing

25 kg bags are common industrial packaging methods, which are convenient for food factories, distributors and food additive importers to purchase by pallets or containers.

IV. What indicators should be paid attention to when purchasing food grade sodium propionate?

For bulk purchasing customers, it is recommended to confirm at least the following information.

Content

Food grade products should have clear main content indicators, and the supplier should provide the COA of the corresponding batch.

pH and impurity indicators

Different standard systems may have differences in pH, moisture, heavy metals and other quality indicators, so they should be confirmed according to the purchase contract and the requirements of the target market.

Food grade standard

It is recommended to clarify when inquiring:

Food Grade / FCC / GB / Customer-specified standard

Do not only inquire about "sodium propionate price", otherwise it is difficult to effectively compare different grades of products.

Packaging

Conventional packaging can be adopted:

25 kg/bag

For full container load purchase, the following should also be confirmed:

• Number of items loaded per pallet;
• Whether pallets are needed;
• Net weight per container;
• Packaging language;
• OEM labeling requirements.

V. How to choose a reliable sodium propionate supplier?

Find Sodium Propionate Supplier When looking for a Chinese food additive supplier, it is recommended to evaluate from the following aspects:

First, product quality stability.
Require the supplier to provide specifications and batch COA, and confirm whether the key indicators of different batches are stable.

Second, completeness of information.
Professional export suppliers should usually be able to provide the following according to the actual products and market:

• TDS;
• COA;
• SDS / MSDS;
• Product specification sheet；
• Packaging materials；
• Origin and export documents；
• Other registration support materials that can be provided according to the requirements of the destination country.

Third, export and bulk supply capacity.
Bulk orders depend not only on the unit price of the product, but also on delivery time, container loading method, port of destination, sea freight cost and document efficiency.

Fourth, regulatory compliance ability.
Food additive regulations vary by country and food category. Suppliers should confirm the applicable standards according to the final market, rather than using the same set of specifications to cover all countries.

VI. ADDEASY Group Food-Grade Sodium Propionate Supply Service

**ADDEASY Group (Jiayijia Group)** is focusing on the food additives sector, providing food-grade organic acids and organic acid salts supply services for food production enterprises, importers, distributors and bulk purchasing customers.

Food-grade sodium propionate can be provided according to actual orders:

• Food-grade products；
• 25 kg bagged；
• Batch COA；
• TDS / Specification；
• SDS / MSDS；
• Export packaging；
• Bulk order quotation；
• CIF / CFR / FOB and other trade schemes;
• Communication on OEM or customer label requirements.

For bulk purchase customers, we suggest providing the following while inquiring:

Purchase quantity + Product standards + Port of destination + Packaging requirements + Expected purchase time

This can help get accurate quotes faster.

VII. What needs to be provided for the inquiry of food-grade sodium propionate?

If you are looking forfood-grade sodium propionate suppliers, please provide the following information in the inquiry:

1. Country of destination;
2. Product use;
3. Required standards;
4. Single purchase quantity;
5. Monthly or annual purchase volume;
6. Packaging requirements;
7. Port of destination;
8. Whether samples, COA or registration documents are needed.

Get a quote

Do you need a quote, COA, SDS, or product specification for Food Grade Sodium Propionate?

Please submit the website inquiry form and note:

“Sodium Propionate + Quantity + Destination Port”

Our business team will provide corresponding product information and export solutions according to your actual procurement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

What is Sodium Propionate?

Sodium Propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid, and its English name isSodium Propionate, with CAS number 137-40-6, and it is mainly used as a food additive and preservative in the food industry. Both FDA and Codex have information on food additives for Sodium Propionate.

What is the INS number of food-grade Sodium Propionate?

The international number of food-grade Sodium Propionate is INS 281.

What is the common packaging of food-grade Sodium Propionate?

In the procurement of industrial food additives,25 kg/bagis one of the common packaging specifications, and the final packaging can be confirmed according to the specific order.

Which foods can Sodium Propionate be used in?

Its specific applicable food categories and addition amounts vary by country, food classification, and regulations. Production enterprises should confirm according to the current food additive regulations of the sales destination country and cannot directly use the limits of other countries or old standards.

How to obtain a quotation for food-grade sodium propionate?

Please provide the required specifications, purchase quantity, destination country or port, and packaging requirements. For large orders, suppliers can then calculate the product, packaging, transportation, and trade conditions accordingly.

About ADDEASY Group

ADDEASY Group focuses on organic acids and related application technologies, and currently the food additive business mainly coversfood-grade organic acids, food-grade organic acid salts, food preservatives, and bulk food additive supply services.

If you are looking for a Chinese food additive supplier or plan to purchase food-grade sodium propionate, please feel free to contact us to obtain product specifications, COA, and business quotations.

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