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Product description
Food Additives Preservatives C6H7KO2 , Potassium Sorbate , Potassium Salt Cas 24634-61-5
Product: Potassium Sorbate
CAS: 24634-61-5
Formula: C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight : 150.21
Appearance&Smell: White granular or powder
Quality: FCCIV-FCCVII, USP, E202, BP98
Package: 25kg bag/ctn
Shelf Life: 2 years
Storage: Stored in Shielded from light, dry and cool place
ITEM |
Specification |
Acidity(as Sorbic Acid) |
1% Max. |
Alkalinity(as K2CO3) |
1% Max. |
Aldehyde(as Formaldehyde) |
0.1%Max. |
Lead(Pb) |
1 ppm Max. |
Mercury(Hg) |
1 ppm Max. |
Heavy metals |
10 ppm Max. |
Arsenic |
3 ppm Max. |
Assay |
99.0-101.0% |
Loss on drying |
1%Max. |
Functions:
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is a polyunsaturated, fatty acid salt. It is one of the most common food additives because of its ability to inhibit the growth of many molds, yeasts and fungi. It has very few side effects which makes it more apt for edible products.
Applications:
Used in food industry as safe food antiseptic, Antiseptic in butter and salad oil to prevent lactic acid ferment/ save cookie, cake and bread fresh. Prevent juices and vinegar mould and make taste better, save meat and aquatic product fresh, especial in emulsification industry.
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