E280 — Propionic acid
E280 (Propionic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 5 products sold in India. Function: preservative.
Nutri-Score
5 rated products
Median values
| Energy | 260 kcal |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Saturates | 0.72 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 184.1081.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 79-09-4 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products containing it, by country
Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)
| Country | Products |
|---|---|
| United States | 426 |
| Canada | 16 |
| France | 12 |
| India | 5 |
| Mexico | 5 |
Products
5 products, most viewed first.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 1 November 2026, ODbL · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).