Potassium sorbateis the potassium salt ofSorbic Acid, chemical formula C6H7KO2. Its primary use is as a food preservative (E number 202). Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care products.
Potassium sorbate is produced by reacting sorbic acid with an equimolar portion of potassium hydroxide. The resulting potassium sorbate may be crystallized from aqueous ethanol.
Potassium sorbateis 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. 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, and is used in quantities at which there are no known adverse health effects, over short periods of time.
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White to off-white sphere |
| Identification | UV- Maximum 264 ± 2mm |
| Assay | 99.0% - 101.0% |
| Loss on drying | =< 1% |
| Odor | Slight characterisitc odor |
| Heat stability | No change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105℃ |
| Clarity | Not less than 90% |
| Melting point (℃) | 133.0- 135.0 |
| Light stability | No change in color after an hour light |
| pH (10%) | 8.5 - 10.5 |
| Alkanlinity (as K2CO3) | Pass Test |
| Acidity (as Sorbic Acid) | Pass Test |
| Chlorlde (as Cl) | =< 0.018% |
| Aldehydes (as formadehyde) | =< 0.1% |
| Sulfate (as SO4) | =< 0.038% |
| Arsenic | =< 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | =< 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | =< 1 mg/kg |
| Total heavy metals (as Pb) | =< 10 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | =< 100 cfu/ g |
| Mould & yeast | =< 50 cfu/ g |
| E. Coli/ 5g | Negative |
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Chems is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS), we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.
2, Is Chems a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Chems is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS) distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS)?
Different products have different MOQ, for Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS), the MOQ is 500kg.
4, What is the price of Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS)?
Chems is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS) in China, and has been corporate with many Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS) suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS).
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Potassium Sorbate Sphere(PSS) in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Chems has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.