Sodium Sorbate
CAS: 7757-81-5
Standards: Food grade
Use: Preservative in food industry.
Package: 25kg per bag
Origin: China
Capacity: 500MT per month
Product Introduction
1. What is Sodium Sorbate?
Sodium sorbate, with the chemical formula C6H7NaO2, is a white or off white crystalline powder with no or slight odor, easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.
2. What is Sodium Sorbate used for?
Sodium sorbate has strong anti-corrosion and anti mold effects, and is generally used as a preservative and anti mold agent in daily life. It is added to frozen pizzas, pastries, margarine, cheese, preserved fruits, concentrated fruit juice and other foods to extend the shelf life of food. Sodium sorbate is a commonly used preservative that has a certain inhibitory effect on bacteria and a strong inhibitory effect on mold. Compared to other preservatives, sodium sorbate has fewer toxic side effects and can participate in normal metabolism in the human body. It is a common food preservative.
3. How do we use Sodium Sorbate?
Scope of use: Sodium sorbate is widely used in various foods, such as meat products, flour products, beverages, jams, etc.
Dosage: The amount of sodium sorbate added may vary depending on the nature, purpose, and national standards of the product. Generally speaking, its limit in food is usually 0.2% (calculated as sorbic acid).
Add method:
-Direct addition: Add sodium sorbate powder or granules directly to food ingredients and mix them together. This method is suitable for solid food.
-Dissolve and add: Dissolve sodium sorbate in an appropriate amount of water or food grade solvent to make a solution, and then add it to food. This method is suitable for liquid or viscous food.
-Spray addition: use spray equipment to evenly spray sodium sorbate solution on the surface or inside of food. This method is suitable for foods that require rapid and uniform distribution of sodium sorbate.
Remarks: When adding sodium sorbate, relevant national food safety standards and regulations should be strictly followed to ensure the safety and compliance of the product. In addition, excessive addition should be avoided to avoid affecting the flavor and nutritional value of the food.
4. What standards does Sodium Sorbate have?
Food grade/USP/EP/BP
5. In which countries is Sodium Sorbate popular?
United State, European countries,China,Japan, Ghana,South Africa,Vietnam,etc.
