Warning

ORC issues warning on use of calcium propionate, E 282, in horse supplement. The racing community is reminded that you only use products that are properly manufactured and clearly labeled. Trainers are reminded that they need to be vigilant and check the labels of all products given to horses in their care.

NOTE

No one of Swedish Horse Power Products contains E282 (calcium propionate)!

Calcium propionate, E 282

As a food additive, calcium propionate, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products. In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things; in feed supplement. Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment. According to the Pesticide Action Network North America, calcium propionate is slightly toxic. Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.

References: Wikipedia.