Propionic acid is a valuable bio-based platform chemical utilised widely in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries due to its preservative qualities and potential application as a precursor ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A device invented at Ohio State University has dramatically boosted the production of a chemical that performs tasks as diverse as scenting perfume and flavoring Swiss cheese.

Propionic acid (PPA) is a ubiquitous short-chain fatty acid, which is a major fermentation product of the enteric microbiome. PPA is a normal intermediate of metabolism and is found in foods, either ...