Potassium sorbate E Code is E202. Potassium sorbate is a mold and yeast inhibitor and an antifungal chemical for cheeses. It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring and microbial compound. And it is used as a preservative. It is a mild preservative compound used as an alternative to paraben chemicals to produce cosmetics and skin care products. It is more effective against bacteria compared to other food preservatives. Therefore, it is not considered a broad-spectrum preservative. In order to ensure complete preservation of products, Potassium Sorbate must be used in conjunction with other preservatives.
The most widely used food preservative worldwide is sorbic acid. It is a naturally occurring compound. It is extremely effective in preventing mold growth, which is the cause of spoilage and fatal diseases in food. It is a compound with antimicrobial properties. The form used in the world market is produced synthetically. The COOH (Carboxyl Group) of the compound is very reactive. It can form salts with Calcium, Sodium and Potassium. Molecular Formula: C6H8O2
It is a chemical substance that is one of the sodium salts of benzoic acid. It is an aromatic compound. The active chemical is sodium benzoate. It provides acid by decomposing in the system used and thus provides its effectiveness. Benzoic Acid is a highly toxic chemical against microbes. The pH value of the system to be used is between 2.5-4.0 is the most suitable working level. It has properties that generally act as a protective and anticorrosive agent in different industries. It has antifungal properties. E Code: E211
It is a chemical in the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid group. It is found in free form in nature. It is attached to plants and animals as an ester type. It is structurally described as a carboxylic acid attached to the Benzene compound. It is used as a starting material in the production of many important organic compounds. Salts and esters of this chemical are called benzoates.
(E 316); It is white and yellowish in color and odorless and in powder form. It is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. It is a food additive with E code (E316). Sodium Erythorbate: It contains a low amount of salt, (due to sodium) its melting point is above 2000 degrees and it maintains its stability when in contact with dry air, but its aqueous solution is subject to oxidation in the presence of metal, air, heat and light. It is easily soluble in water, 16Gr/100ml at normal temperature, its solubility in ethanol is low. The pH of its 2% aqueous solution is between 6.5-8.