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Potassium Sorbate

Molecular Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
Molecular Weight: 150.217
CAS NO.: 24634-61-5

Parameters

Application

Packing

Analysis Item	Specification
Appearance	White spherical
Particle size	0.7~1.7 mm
Assay	99.0~101.0%
Loss on drying	≤1.0%
pH	8.5~10.5
Acidity(as sorbic acid)	≤1.0%
Free alkalinity ( as K₂CO₃)	≤1.0%
Aldehydes (as formaldehyde)	≤0.1%
Sulfate (as SO₄²⁻)	≤380 ppm
Chloride	≤180 ppm
Heavy metals(as Pb)	≤10 ppm
As	≤3 ppm
Pb	≤2 ppm

Potassium sorbate functions as an effective preservative to suppress the growth of molds and yeasts across a broad spectrum of food applications. Widely applied in cheese, wine, yogurt, cured meat, apple cider, dehydrated fruits, carbonated beverages, fruit juices and bakery products, this ingredient is commonly listed on the formulation roster of most dried fruit commodities.

25kg/bag or 25kg/carton

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