Preservatives Potassium Sorbate

  • CAS No.: 24634-61-5
  • Type.: Preservatives
  • Appearance: Conform Standard
  • Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
  • Shelf Life: 2 years
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Name Of Index FCCV Index
IDENTIFICATION CONFORM STANDARD CONFORM STANDARD
APPEARANCE WHITE GRANULAR WHITE GRANULAR
ASSAY 98.0%—101.0% 100.7%
ACIDITY ≤1% PASS
ALKALINITY ≤1% PASS
HEAVY METALS (as Pb) ≤10PPM <10PPM
ARSENIC(as As) ≤3PPM <3PPM
LOSS ON DRYING ≤1% 0.4%
LEAD ≤2mg/kg 0.004mg/kg
Conclusion In compliance with the standard of FCCV
(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. Potassium Sorbate is used in the preparation of items such as maple syrup and milkshakes served by fast food restaurants. Potassium Sorbate can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit products.
 
(2) In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain Potassium Sorbate, which acts to prevent mold and microbes and to increase shelf life. Potassium Sorbate is used in quantities at which there are no known adverse health effects, over short periods of time.
 

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