--- product_id: 137448449 title: "Calcium Propionate Powder" brand: "naturejam" price: "₹ 3093" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Naturejam" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/137448449-calcium-propionate-powder store_origin: IN region: India --- # 1 lb bulk supply for long-term use 0.1% effective mold inhibitor Stable shelf life when stored dry Calcium Propionate Powder **Brand:** naturejam **Price:** ₹ 3093 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Keep your loaf legendary—freshness that lasts, mold that doesn’t! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Calcium Propionate Powder by naturejam - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3093 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/137448449-calcium-propionate-powder) ## Best For - naturejam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted naturejam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Mold & Bacteria Defense:** Clinically proven to inhibit mold and rope bacteria growth, keeping your bread fresher longer. - • **Trusted Industry Standard:** Globally recognized preservative sourced from the USA, used by commercial bakeries worldwide. - • **Bulk Supply, Minimal Usage:** One pound goes a long way—use just 0.1% of dough weight for professional-grade preservation. - • **Extended Freshness at Home:** Perfect for artisanal bakers wanting bakery-quality shelf life without preservatives’ taste compromise. - • **Neutral Taste, Pure White Powder:** No off-flavors or odors, ensuring your homemade bread tastes just as it should. ## Overview NatureJam Calcium Propionate Powder is a premium, food-grade preservative widely used in baking to inhibit mold and bacterial growth. Supplied in a convenient 1-pound bulk bag, it extends the shelf life of bread and yeast-based goods without altering flavor or texture. Ideal for home bakers and professionals alike, this stable, odorless white powder ensures your baked creations stay fresher, longer. ## Description desertcart.com : NatureJam Calcium Propionate Powder for Baking 1 Pound Bulk Bag : Everything Else Review: Preserve bread - I just received this and used it in the loaf of bread that I made yesterday so it's a little early for me to really give it five stars but I did it appears in what I've been using the last few days it does work. That was good information to know on how to preserve your homemade bread. Review: You get a lot of it, and most people only need a little of it. - I've been trying to bake my own bread lately. A full-size pullman loaf lasts me about a week. Naturally, the quality starts to suffer toward the end of the loaf. As the temperatures get warmer, I decided to food-science my way to better bread. CalPro effectively inhibits the growth of bread mold and ropey bacteria. And you really don't use much of it. In commercial pre-sliced bread the limit is 0.1% of the total weight. That means 2.2 grams in a 2.2kg loaf of bread. A home kitchen probably doesn't have the spore load of a commercial bakery, i'm not pre-slicing, and it doesn't have to stay around near as long as commercial bread. At a level of 0.5g in 2.2kg of dough i absolutely cannot taste it, but the texture of the bread does seem to hold up a little better toward the end of the loaf. A heel left in a bag in the back of the cupboard didn't mold for weeks. I could go down to 0.3%. And yet I have a pound of it. Regardless of the best-by date, it will probably still be CalPro in a decade if it's kept dry and out of sunlight. ## Features - calcium propionate is the most commonly used bread preservative globally. It is an effective growth inhibitor of most molds and some bacteria. It is widely employed in bread and other yeast-based bakery goods to prevent mold and rope formation and to extend their normal shelf life. - Used in foods as a preservative and mold inhibitor - White powder, possessing not more than a faint odor of propionic acid. One gram dissolves in about 3 ml of water. - Origin: USA. Other Name: Propanoic Acid, Sodium Propionate, Calcium Salt, Calcium Propanoate - Calcium propionate is a food additive used in food industry to extend the shelf life of numerous products. This chemical is found in either crystalline or powder form. This additive is industrially obtained from calcium oxide and propionic acid. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07S42DXS8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,496 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #41 in Baking Powder | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (170) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer | NatureJam | | Product Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 1 inches; 15.84 ounces | | UPC | 642125429788 | | Units | 16.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Naturejam - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 16.0 Ounce ## Images ![Calcium Propionate Powder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BQqwIH-vL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do I know what I am getting? I need calcium propionate but this says or sodium?** A: I had the same issue. My research said Calcium propionate is better for bread and sodium for cakes. The research said that sodium propionate interferes with raising. I needed it for bread. I assume I got sodium. My bread does not rise as well as before but 1 teaspoon in my bread does stop the mold. **Q: Will this keep bread soft as well? Or just keep mold away?** A: It made no difference in my GF bread except cut down on the mold. Randy **Q: what is the legal limit I can use of this in food?** A: Legally there is no limit but good practice within the baking industry would suggest .5% or less by weight. For example no more than 5 gm per kilogram of flour. **Q: How much do i put in for two loaves bread?** A: I read that 0.1% of the weight of the flour should be used. I weighed one cup of flour to be about 125 grams. So I decided on 125 milligrams. If you use 3 cups of flour for a loaf, 0.375 grams of calcium propionate would suffice. One eighth of a teaspoon of it weighed about 0.37 grams. So for two loaves you could use 1/4 teaspoon. I decided to use less though. So I use 1/8 teaspoon for one or two loaves. It seems to work for me. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Preserve bread *by P***H on May 1, 2023* I just received this and used it in the loaf of bread that I made yesterday so it's a little early for me to really give it five stars but I did it appears in what I've been using the last few days it does work. That was good information to know on how to preserve your homemade bread. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You get a lot of it, and most people only need a little of it. *by E***N on May 12, 2023* I've been trying to bake my own bread lately. A full-size pullman loaf lasts me about a week. Naturally, the quality starts to suffer toward the end of the loaf. As the temperatures get warmer, I decided to food-science my way to better bread. CalPro effectively inhibits the growth of bread mold and ropey bacteria. And you really don't use much of it. In commercial pre-sliced bread the limit is 0.1% of the total weight. That means 2.2 grams in a 2.2kg loaf of bread. A home kitchen probably doesn't have the spore load of a commercial bakery, i'm not pre-slicing, and it doesn't have to stay around near as long as commercial bread. At a level of 0.5g in 2.2kg of dough i absolutely cannot taste it, but the texture of the bread does seem to hold up a little better toward the end of the loaf. A heel left in a bag in the back of the cupboard didn't mold for weeks. I could go down to 0.3%. And yet I have a pound of it. Regardless of the best-by date, it will probably still be CalPro in a decade if it's kept dry and out of sunlight. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very little bit goes a long way. *by S***1 on November 11, 2024* I use a tiny amount of this (1.5% by weight of the flour used in my baking product) that successfully deters the growth of mold past the date it is being consumed (about 10 days maximum). Works like a charm for homemade bread, which without this, starts to mold in 5-6 days. Now now thrown away moldy bread, it is all eaten before there is any hint of mold. The key with using this food-safe is to use as little as possible. I first tried using 1%, and although mold growth was noticeably retarded, it started to appear after 7 days, so I upped the next batch to 1.5% by weight of powder. That allows the bread to remain mold free for at least 10 days (always consumed by then, have not gone longer). The 1lb bag I bought should last for years and years if kept dry. Very cost effective stuff. ## Frequently Bought Together - NatureJam Calcium Propionate Powder for Baking 1 Pound Bulk Bag - Sodium Benzoate 99% USP/FCC Grade 8 oz (Ounce) Preservative, Additive - 9.6 oz Potassium Sorbate, 100% Pure, Food Grade, Premium Potassium Sorbate for Wine Making, Home Brewing, Cakes, Soft Candy, Cookies and More --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/137448449-calcium-propionate-powder](https://www.desertcart.in/products/137448449-calcium-propionate-powder) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*