Sodium propionate is colorless and transparent granular crystal or white crystalline powder, which has antibacterial effect. Its bacteriostatic properties are the same as those of propionic acid. It can be used as antiseptic and antifungal agent for cakes, soy products, dumpling wrappers, wonton wrappers, raw cut noodles, cheese, etc. In the canned bayberry processing process, it is used to soak bayberry. Used in beer production to inhibit the formation of unfavorable sticky substances.