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MOQ : 100 Kilograms

Potassium Sorbate Specification

Appearance
White to off-white granular or powder

Structural Formula
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2K

Product Type
Preservative

Physical Form
Granular

Properties
Prevents growth of molds, yeast, and fungi; improves shelf life; stable under normal conditions; non-toxic in recommended dosages.

Shape
Granules

Grade
Food Grade

Ingredients
Potassium sorbate (minimum 99% purity)

HS Code
29161990

Shelf Life
2 years

Density
1.363 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Application
Used in food and beverage industry as a preservative, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Molecular Formula
C6H7KO2

EINECS No
246-376-1

Purity
99%

CAS No
24634-61-5

Ph Level
7 - 10 (1% solution)

Melting Point
270C (decomposes)

Smell
Odorless

Solubility
Soluble in water: 138 g/L at 20C

Usage
Widely used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks.

Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, protected from light.

Taste
Slight

Molecular Weight
150.22 g/mol

Poisonous
NO

Loss on Drying
Max 1.0%

Allergen Statement
Allergen free

Bulk Density
~0.8 g/cm3

Arsenic Content
<2 ppm

Lead Content
<2 ppm

Microbial Specification
Total Plate Count: <1000 cfu/g, Yeast & Mold: <100 cfu/g, E. coli: Absent

Packaging
25 kg fiber drum or as per client requirement

pH of Aqueous Solution
(10% w/v) approx 8.5

Boiling Point
Not available (decomposes before boiling)

Heavy Metals
<10 ppm

Regulatory Status
Approved by FDA, EU, JECFA

Potassium Sorbate Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
100 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash in Advance (CID)

Supply Ability
5000 Kilograms Per Month

Delivery Time
2-10 Days

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Potassium Sorbate

Discover our optimum quality Potassium Sorbate, a popular food-grade preservative triumphantly utilised across food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. This uncommon ingredient offers reduced risk with allergen-free and low-heavy metal content (<10 ppm) while personalising shelf-life enhancement for your products. Stable, non-toxic at recommended levels, and supplied in 25 kg secure fiber drums or as per your unique requirements. Approved by FDA, EU, and JECFA, our product is of 99% purity-ideal for preventing molds, yeast, and fungi growth. Experience a safe, effective solution from a reliable India-based exporter, manufacturer, and supplier.

Versatile Applications & Competitive Advantages

Potassium Sorbate finds wide application in food and beverage preservation, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring safe product shelf life. Its primary competitive advantages include a high purity level, allergen-free composition, and reduced contamination risk due to stringent microbial specifications. Effective in diverse application media like cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, and beverages, it inhibits the growth of molds and yeasts, thus enhancing the quality and lifespan of numerous products.

Sample Availability, Certifications & Quick Delivery

Samples of Potassium Sorbate are available for preliminary assessment and quality validation. The product comes with certifications from FDA, EU, and JECFA, confirming its safety and regulatory compliance. With stock ready to supply upon purchase order receipt, clients benefit from quick turnaround times and reliable supply chains, ensuring their operations proceed without unnecessary delays. Purchase order processing is streamlined for optimum efficiency to ensure client satisfaction.

FAQ's of Potassium Sorbate:

Q: How does Potassium Sorbate benefit the food and beverage industry?

A: Potassium Sorbate is widely used to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi in foods and drinks, which helps extend their shelf life and preserve quality and safety.

Q: What makes your Potassium Sorbate an optimum choice for manufacturers?

A: Our product is of minimum 99% purity, free from allergens, has very low heavy metal content, and complies with FDA, EU, and JECFA regulations-making it a safe, effective, and popular preservative choice.

Q: Where can Potassium Sorbate be applied?

A: Potassium Sorbate is suitable for diverse applications including food products like cheese, yogurt, wine, dried meats, beverages, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations.

Q: What is the process for ordering Potassium Sorbate samples?

A: Clients can request a sample for quality validation, after which supply can proceed upon purchase order confirmation, with stock ready for quick delivery.

Q: How should Potassium Sorbate be stored for best results?

A: It is best stored in tightly sealed containers, kept in a cool and dry place, and protected from light to maintain its quality and efficacy throughout its shelf life.

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