Potassium sorbate

lProduct name:Potassium sorbate

lSynonyms: Sorbistat-K,Sorbistat potassium

lCAS No.: 24634-61-5

lMolecular Weight: 150.22 g·mol−1

lMolecular Formula:  C6H7KO2

lStructore:

lStandard:BP,USP,FCC

lApplications:

1．Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. Its breakdown to sorbitol, a sugar alcohol has been shown to increase the chances of a bowel movement from eating prunes.

2．It is used in the preparation of items such as maple syrup and milkshakes served by fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds.

3．It can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit products. In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain potassium sorbate, which acts to prevent mold and microbes and to increase shelf life.

4．It is used in quantities at which no adverse health effects are known, over short periods of time.Labeling of this preservative on ingredient statements reads as "potassium sorbate" or "E202". Also,

5．it is used in many personal-care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms for shelf stability.

6．Also known as "wine stabilizer", potassium sorbate produces sorbic acid when added to wine.

7．It is primarily used with sweet wines, sparkling wines, and some hard ciders, but may be added to table wines, which exhibit difficulty in maintaining clarity after fining.

lPackaging:25kg carton,10kg carton

lStorage:Store in a cool, dry, ventilated environment.