Preservatives Potassium Sorbate

CAS No.: 24634-61-5
Type.: Preservatives
Appearance: Conform Standard
Molecular Formula： C6H7KO2
Shelf Life： 2 years
Min Order Quantity: As requirements

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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.