Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is effective against moulds, yeast and many bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is effective against moulds, yeast and many bacteria.
What is Potassium sorbate?
Potassium sorbate, the potassium salt of sorbic acid, is used as a food preservative and a food additive. Potassium Sorbate is effective against moulds, yeast and many bacteria. Growth of mycotoxin-forming moulds is also inhibited.
With excellent water solubility, particularly in the granular form, Potassium Sorbate is the preservative of choice for products with high water content or if concentrated stock solutions are used for convenience of metering.
Potassium sorbate is generally considered safe to consume by the FDA and other health authorities. It does not accumulate in the body but breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.
Origin
Potassium sorbate is a food preservative that is derived from sorbic acid, a natural compound found in some berries such as rowan and hippophae. It was first discovered by the French in the 1850s and is now produced synthetically by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. Potassium sorbate can inhibit the growth of mould, yeast, and fungi in many foods and beverages.
Function
Potassium sorbate is a preservative that can inhibit the growth of mould, yeast, and fungi in foods, drinks, and personal care products.
Application
Potassium sorbate has many applications as a preservative in various industries. Some of the common applications are:
- In food, it is used to prevent mould, yeast, and fungi growth in cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks, and baked goods.
- In beverages, it is used to preserve wine and beer.
- In personal care products, it is used to inhibit microorganisms for shelf stability in facial and eye makeup, skin care and hair products.
- In dietary supplements, it is used to increase shelf life by preventing mould and microbes.
Certifications
- Kosher
- Halal
- ISO9001
- FSSC22000
- HACCP
- BRC
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
Packaging:
- 25 kgs or 50 lbs carton
- 1000 kgs, 500 kgs, or 2000 lbs super sacks
Product range
This pharmaceutical grade of Potassium Sorbate in granular form is a preservative that is freely soluble in water. It works well for preventing microbial growth in high-quality prescription and OTC drugs as well as food, beverages, pet food, personal care products, and cosmetics.
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