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PROPANOATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

a salt or ester of propionic acid.

CONT

Propionate ... The free [propionic] acid ... and its sodium and calcium salts are used as mould inhibitors, e.g. on cheese surfaces; also to inhibit rope in bread.

Key term(s)
  • propanoate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Sel ou ester de l'acide propionique.

CONT

Acide propionique [...] A l'état libre ou sous forme de propionates [...], il est utilisé comme agent conservateur de différentes denrées, par exemple des fromages.

Key term(s)
  • propanoate

Spanish

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