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Preservative

Effective Food Preservatives - Polifar Trading Co., LTD - Sodium propionate, calcium propionate, potassium sorbate, natamycin, sodium benzoate, and nisin

Wholesale Additive E202 Potassium Sorbate Preservative

 

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Quick Details

CAS No.: 590-00-1; 24634-61-5 Other Names: Potassium Sorbate
MF:

C6H7KO2

 EINECS No.: 246-376-1
Place of Origin: China Type: Food grade
Efficacy:

Preservative

 Brand Name: polifar
Model Number:

Food Preservation

 Appearance: White Particle
Shelf Life: 2 years MOQ: 1kg
Sample: Free, ≤100g Criteria Implemented:  GB 1886.39 - 2015

 

Supply Ability

 Kunda, Wanglong, Jinyuan, Mupro, alchemy

Supply Ability 2,000 kg per month

 

Packaging & Delivery

Product Packaging: 

Usually 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum or as your requirements
Product Storage:  Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, away from toxic substances.
Loading:

14MT/20FCL'; 10MT/20FCL' with pallets
Delivery: About 1 - 2 week

 

Product Properties

In food processing industry,it is used as buffer agent,chelate,stabilizer,antibiotic oxidizer,emulsifier,flavor regulator,used in dairy product,jellies,jam,tinned pastry.Used as emulsifier in cheese and in citrus freshening.In pharmaceutical, it is used for curing hypokalimia,potassium depletion and alkalization urine.

Specification

Item Standard
Appearance White Granular
Assay 99.0 - 101.0 %
Free Acid (as SO4) ≤ 1 %
Free Alkali (as K2CO3) ≤ 1 %

Loss on drying

 ≤ 1.0 %
Heavy metals(as Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 3 mg/kg
Melting Point(as sorbic acid) 133.0 - 135.0℃

Mercury(as Hg)

 ≤ 1 mg/kg
Aldehydes ≤ 0.1 %
Chloride(as CI) ≤ 0.1 %

 

FAQ

Q1: What are the advantages of potassium sorbate over other preservatives?

A1: Potassium sorbate has good water solubility and stability, and shows strong antibacterial effect in acidic and neutral environments. It is a commonly used food preservative.

Q2: How is potassium sorbate used in acidic foods?

A2: Potassium sorbate is usually used in higher amounts in acidic foods to improve its antibacterial effect. It is often used in jams, juices and other foods with a pH value below 4.5.