Product Details

Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring preservative that is used less in food compared to its potassium salt - potassium sorbate (E202) due to the slight solubility in water.

This ingredient can be used in low water content food such as baked goods, cheese, dried fruits, meat and fatty media.

It is generally used to inhibit the growth of molds (also mycotoxin-forming molds), yeast and some bacteria.

The European food additive number for it is E200.

Appearance	Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
Identification	Conform
Identification A+B	Passes Test
Heat stability	No discoloration (105ºC)
Assay( dry weight basis,%)	99~101.0
Water	≤0.5%
Melting range	133-135ºC
Residue on ignition(%)	≤0.2
Sublimation point	80ºC
Ph VALUE(10% water solution)	3-3.5
Heavy Metals(as Pb)(mg/kg)	≤10
Arsenic (as As)(mg/kg)	≤2
Lead(mg/kg)	≤2
Mercury(mg/kg)	≤0.1
Aldehyde(as Formaldehyde)	≤0.1%
Mesh size	60-80 mesh
Organic volatile impurities	Meets the requirements
Residual solvents	Meets the requirements

Sorbic acid can prevent the spoilage of yeast, mold, and some bacteria in food and therefore prolong food shelf life.

It can be used to preserve foods with low water content, including: