Potassium Sorbate Preservation 50 GRAMS Household Mold

 

What it is:

 

Potassium sorbate is a salt of sorbic acid which is naturally found in some fruits (like the berries of mountain ash). The commercial ingredient is synthetically produced creating what is termed a “nature identical” chemical (chemically equivalent to the molecule found in nature).

 

Function

Similar to other sorbates, K-sorbate can:

 

1. Inhibit microbial growth by changing the cell membrane morphology and integrity. Disrupt the transport functions and metabolic activity.

2 Be more effective than other preservatives, such as calcium propionate and sodium benzoate in inhibiting mold growth in bakery products.

3 Increase the product shelf life with limited impact on food quality. If used at very high concentration, it can have an undesirable effect on taste and flavor.