Calcium propionate can be prepared through three methods. Method 1 involves passing a vapor mixture of propionic acid and water into an aqueous solution of calcium propionate and calcium hydroxide. Method 2 reacts calcium oxide or hydroxide with propionitrile followed by ammonia stripping. Method 3 directly reacts calcium oxide, propionic acid, and water. Method 2 yields the highest amount at 98.73% making it the best preparation method.