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Overview
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
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| 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.
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