Sorbato de Potássio

O Sorbato de Potássio It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, used as a preservative in food, beverages, and cosmetic products. It has antimicrobial action, especially against molds and yeasts, contributing to the preservation and stability of products.

Its good solubility in water facilitates its application in industrial processes. Its preservative action is especially effective in acidic environments, with better performance in formulations with a pH below 6.5.

Benefits

• It helps preserve the products.
• It inhibits the growth of molds and yeasts.
• It exhibits antimicrobial activity.
• It has good solubility in water.
• It exhibits greater solubility in water than sorbic acid.
• It has stability when heated.
• It can be used in various food and cosmetic applications.
• It exhibits good efficiency in acidic environments.

Features

• Potassium salt of sorbic acid
• Antifungal preservative
• Action against molds and yeasts
• Good solubility in water.
• Available in powder or granulated form.
• Stable in solid form.
• Thermal decomposition around 270 °C
• Greater preservative efficiency at pH below 6.5
• Not suitable for products whose processing depends on the action of yeasts.

Where to apply

Food and drinks:

• Drinks
• Cheeses
• Yogurts
• Wines
• Fruit juices
• Mayonnaise
• Margarines
• Pasta
• Tomato sauces
• Cream cheese
• Candy

Cosmetics:

• Body creams
• Facial creams
• Emulsions

Technical information

• Identification: Sorbato de Potássio — potassium salt of sorbic acid
• INCI: Sorbato de Potássio
• CAS: 24634-61-5
• Physical form / appearance: Powder or granules
• Solubility: Good solubility in water.
• Range of greatest preservative efficiency: pH below 6.5
• Thermal decomposition: approximately 270 °C

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as an antifungal preservative.

Preservative action: It helps inhibit the growth of molds and yeasts, contributing to the preservation of food, beverages, and cosmetic products.

Applications: Used in food, beverage, and cosmetic formulations that require protection against the growth of microorganisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which formulations can Sorbato de Potássio be used?

It can be used in beverages, cheeses, yogurts, juices, mayonnaise, margarine, sauces, cream cheese, sweets, and cosmetic products such as creams and emulsions.

Can Sorbato de Potássio be used in fermented products?

It is not recommended when the formulation depends on the action of yeasts, as its preservative activity may inhibit the fermentation process.

What is the solubility of Sorbato de Potássio?

It exhibits good solubility in water and greater solubility than sorbic acid, facilitating its application in industrial processes.

Is Sorbato de Potássio stable when heated?

Yes. It exhibits stability when heated and, in its solid form, its thermal decomposition occurs at around 270 °C.