Product Description
Sorbic acid, also known as herbal tea acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, and 2-propenyl acrylic acid, has a molecular formula of C6H8O2. It is a food additive that has inhibitory effects on many fungi such as yeast and mold. It is also used in animal feed, cosmetics, packaging materials and rubber additives. Sorbic acid is an efficient and safe antiseptic preservative, widely used in food, beverages, cosmetics and other industries
Product Parameters
At present, Sorbic acid is widely used in those products:
1. Widely used in food, beverage, pickles, cosmetics, agricultural products and other industries. It is also used in the preparation of preservatives, antifungal agents, insecticides and synthetic rubber industries. Inhibitor of mold and yeast. Food antifungal agent. Dry oil denaturant. Fungicides.
2. Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate are the most widely used preservatives in the world. They have high antibacterial properties and inhibit the growth and reproduction of mold. By inhibiting the dehydrogenase system in microorganisms, they inhibit the growth of microorganisms and play a preservative role. , has inhibitory effects on molds, yeasts and many aerobic bacteria, but is almost ineffective against anaerobic spore-forming bacteria and Lactobacillus acidophilus. It is widely used for the preservation of various cheese products such as cheese and yogurt, bakery products, beverages, juices, jams, pickles and fish products. The amount used in concentrated fruit and vegetable juices in plastic barrels shall not exceed 2g/kg; the maximum amount used in soy sauce, vinegar, jams, hydrogenated vegetable oil, gummy candies, dried fish products, instant soy products, pastry fillings, bread, cakes, and moon cakes is 1.0 g/kg; the maximum usage amount in wine and fruit wine is 0.8g/kg; the maximum usage amount in collagen casings, low-salt pickles, sauces, preserves, juice (flavor) drinks and jelly is 0.5g/kg; in fruits and vegetables The maximum usage amount in fresh-keeping and carbonated drinks is 0.2g/kg; in the food industry, it can be used in meat, fish, eggs, and poultry products with a maximum usage amount of 0.075g/kg.
3. Used in detergents, cosmetics, feed, etc.
| Item Name |
Sorbic acid |
| Color |
White |
| Form |
Granule |
| Content, %≥ |
99.3 |
| Melting point ºC |
132.0-133.0 |
| Moisture, %≤ |
0.2 |
| Ignition residue, %≤ |
0.07 |
| Aldehyde, %≤ |
0.1 |
| Pb, (mg/kg) |
<2.0 |
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