Propionic Acid
additive ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently medium.
Other names on labels: propanoic acid, e280
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.45 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
No products in our catalogue currently list this ingredient.
Try another entry in the ingredient glossary.
Common questions about propionic acid
Is Propionic Acid good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain propionic acid?
None of the UK products in our database currently list propionic acid as an ingredient.
What else is propionic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: propanoic acid, e280. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade propionic acid?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.