Processed
Encapsulated Propionate
Encapsulated calcium propionate delays release of the salt so yeast can ferment freely early in proofing before mould inhibition asserts in the cooled loaf. Fat or specialty coatings suit sensitive doughs, long proof, and formulas that show yeast lag with free powder. Verify release profile with the supplier for bake cycle length. Capsules should be intact dry; broken coating behaves like free powder. Cost is higher—use when process need justifies it.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 1.05 g
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 20.6 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 92.2 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 89.5 g
- Complex / starch 2.09 g
- Protein 2.04 g
- Water 4.73 g
- Energy 395 kcal
- Water 4.73 g
- Carbohydrates 92.2 g
- Protein 2.04 g
- Fat 1.05 g
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 19.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.09 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 334 mg
- Major Minerals 333 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.9 · vitamin-e: 0.09 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Encapsulated Propionate of Calcium Propionate: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Encapsulated propionates addressed yeast inhibition complaints in long-proof breads.
Coated grades spread in artisan-style industrial loaves needing clean fermentation then shelf life.
Improved coating systems refined timed release for frozen dough and par-bake.