| Product | Potassium Sorbate |
| Appearance | White columnar particles |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Chloride(as Cl) | ≤0.018% |
| Assay (On an anhydrous basis) | 98.0% - 101.0% |
| Transmittance | ≥87.0% |
| Package | 25kgs/bag |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location. |
| Shelf Life: | 24 Months |
| MOQ | 1kg |
| Application | Food additive |
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, chemical formula CH3CH=CH−CH=CH−CO2K. It is a white salt that is very soluble in water (58.2% at 20 °C). It is primarily used as a food preservative (E number 202). Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal-care products. While sorbic acid occurs naturally in some berries, virtually all of the world's production of sorbic acid, from which potassium sorbate is derived, is manufactured synthetically.
1. Food preservatives. It can effectively restrain mold, and yeast anaerobic-Aerobic bacterial activity, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. So as to prolong the shelf life of food and keep the original flavor of food.
2. It is used in many personal care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms for shelf stability.
3. It is primarily used with sweet wines, sparkling wines, and some hard ciders.
