F020PS Potassium Sorbate (China) : โพแทสเซียม ซอร์เบต (จีน)

potassium sorbate are often synergized (combined used) in acidic food to protect against a wider variety of microorganisms. Potassium sorbate inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and other microorganisms and thus increasing the preservation time of food products.

Potassium sorbate, the potassium salt of sorbic acid, is a commonly used preservative in food with the European food additive number E202. Generally, it is synthetic, vegan and gluten-free.

This ingredient is used to protect food from spoilage and therefore prolong the food shelf life by slowing the growth of molds and yeasts. You may have seen it in the label of wines, cheeses, cider, mead, soft drinks, and baked goods.

Potassium sorbate is an inhibitor of both yeasts and moulds, also active for several bacteria (2) but less effective. It is the sorbic acid (active form) that has the inhibitory activity which is generated after the ionization of potassium sorbate in water.