Sorbic acid is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked foods. It is with high preservative efficiency, high safety, good stability and application flexibility advantages. It is also used to produce preservatives, mildew preventive. Sorbic acid is also used in detergents, feeds, cosmetics, etc.
Specification:Test Item | Unit | The Standard |
Description | White crystalline powder | |
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Assay (dry basis) | % | 99.0Min. |
Sublimation Point | ºC | 80 |
Melting Point | ºC | 132~135 |
Residue on Ignition | % | 0.2 Max. |
Aldehydes(Formaldehyde) | % | 0.1Max. |
Sulfate | % | 0.02Max. |
Chloride | % | 0.014Max. |
Arsenic(As) | ppm | 2Max. |
Lead(Pb) | ppm | 2Max. |
Mercury(Hg) | ppm | 1Max. |
Heavy Metals(as Pb) | ppm | 10Max. |
Total Count Colony | cfu/g | 100Max. |
Mould&Yeast | cfu/g | 30Max. |
Sorbic acid is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked foods. It is with high preservative efficiency, high safety, good stability and application flexibility advantages. It is also used to produce preservatives, mildew preventive. Sorbic acid is also used in detergents, feeds, cosmetics, etc.