CAS 24634-61-5
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a food preservative that inhibits moulds and yeasts in cheese, bakery, beverages, wine and dried fruit.
Potassium sorbate (E202) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is very effective against moulds and yeasts and has a neutral taste at normal use levels. It works best below about pH 6.5, so it remains effective in some foods that are too close to neutral for sodium benzoate.
It is widely used in cheese, baked goods, fillings, beverages, wine (alongside sulphur dioxide) and dried fruit. It has little effect on bacteria, so it is combined with other hurdles where bacterial spoilage matters. Granular and bead forms flow well and produce little dust.
- CAS number
- 24634-61-5
- Grades / forms
- Food grade
- Industries
- Food Ingredients
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Typical applications
- Cheese and dairy products
- Bakery products and fillings
- Soft drinks and fruit juices
- Wine stabilisation
- Dried fruit and confectionery
- Cosmetics and personal care
Packing options
- 25 kg cartons or bags with PE liner
Storage & handling
Store cool, dry and protected from light in closed packaging.
Documentation
Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, Certificate of Origin, dangerous goods declaration where applicable, and third-party pre-shipment inspection on request.
Typical specification
- Assay
- 98.0–101.0% (dried basis)
- Loss on drying
- ≤ 1.0%
- Standard
- FCC / E202
- Form
- Granules, beads or powder
Typical values for reference. The exact specification is agreed before the order and confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis for each batch.
Potassium Sorbate — frequently asked
Potassium sorbate is particularly effective against moulds and yeasts and works up to about pH 6.5. Sodium benzoate is effective mainly below pH 4.5. They are often used together in acidic drinks and sauces.
Potassium sorbate is typically used at 0.025–0.1%, within the maximum levels set by local food regulations for each food category.
Potassium sorbate has limited antibacterial action. It is mainly a mould and yeast inhibitor, so other measures such as acidity, salt or refrigeration are used to control bacteria.
Yes. Chemtrade manufactures and exports Potassium Sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in Food Ingredients. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.
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