Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate (Granular) Law Lab Approved - Non GMO

We supply Potassium sorbate granules to some of the largest bakeries in the UK. Potassium sorbate is used to restrain moulds and can be found in lots of food and drinks. Potassium Sorbate is often found on the ingredients labels of products to prevent mould and and to increase shelf life. It is used in such small quantities that there are no known abnormal effects on health. Labeling of this preservative reads "Potassium sorbate" on the ingredient label. Potassium sorbate is used in many cosmetic products to restrain the development of microorganisms for extra shelf life.

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Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is very popular in brewing and as a stabiliser and it produces sorbic acid when added to wines. It serves two purposes. When active fermentation has ceased and the wine is racked for the last time, Potassium sorbate will render any surviving yeast incapable of multiplying. Yeast living at that moment can continue fermenting any residual sugar into CO2 but when they die no new yeast will be present to cause future fermentation.

In short, Potassium sorbate has lots of uses and is the most commonly used preservative in food.