Food Additive Name:
Liquid Potassium SorbateP'lik
Ingredient List:
Water, Potassium Sorbate (P)
E Code:
E202
Net Quantity:
1 l
Physical Structure:
Liquid
Lot Number:
For backward traceability, lot numbers of all raw materials and packaging materials are recorded.
The product lot number is located on the product packaging.
Functional Class of Food Additive:
Preservatives
Name of Source of Food Additive:
Sorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Foods to which Food Additives can be added:
It is used in permitted finished products, taking into account the relevant limitations, in accordance with the regulations in the Turkish Food Codex Food Additives Regulation and vertical communiqués.
If the necessary information cannot be found in the regulations and communiqués, the relevant country's legal regulatory authorities can be consulted.
Special Storage Use Conditions:
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Commercial Name and Address of the Food Business Operator:
Smart Kimya Tic. ve Dan. Ltd. Sti.
Manufactured in the Ege Industrial Site Balatçik Neighborhood, 8901 3 Street, No:3 3AO Çigli Izmir facilities.
Manufacturer Business Registration Number:
TR-35-K-047442
Origin:
Turkey (The origin of the main ingredient of the food depends on the origin of the final product) (These are different.)
Instructions for Use:
In accordance with the Turkish Food Codex Food Additives Regulation, the product should be used in accordance with the vertical communiqués regarding the finished product produced or planned to be produced, taking into account the foods to which it can be added, the conditions of use, maximum amounts, and restrictions.
If use is planned in countries other than Türkiye, the legal regulations of the relevant country should be taken into consideration.
Product performance may vary depending on production conditions, the structure and performance of machinery and equipment, seasonal variables, and other raw materials.
Before determining the optimal usage amount, trials should be conducted with minimum quantities, taking into consideration the restrictions specified in the Turkish Food Codex Food Additives Regulation.
Area of Use Purpose of Sale:
For use in food.
Technical Information:
Potassium sorbate, listed in the food additives list with code E 202, is a preservative.
In the late 1930s, it was discovered that sorbic acid and its salts inhibited the growth of microorganisms.
After this, the use of potassium sorbate in the food industry increased rapidly.
It is found in nature in the fruit of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia).
Potassium sorbate is the salt of sorbic acid obtained from the reaction of sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. It is a polymeric, white, and crystalline substance and is available in powder or granular form.
It has no distinct taste or odor at normal use concentrations.
It is highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.
The most suitable pH is below 6.0. It is effective up to pH 6.5, but the effectiveness of potassium sorbate increases as the pH value decreases.
Application Areas:
Potassium sorbate, used in many food products and beverages, is effective against molds, yeasts, and many aerobic bacteria. While extending the life of food products, it does not limit the growth of beneficial bacteria and is also effective in preserving the food's unique aroma.
It is used in many foods such as bread, margarine, tomato paste, mayonnaise, jam, fish, candy, cheese, yogurt, fruit products, and bakery products. Because it has a neutral flavor, it is widely used in fruit juices. Because it is resistant to high temperatures, it can be easily used in heat-treated foods.
It is applied to food products by sprinkling, adding directly, dipping, spraying, or placing in packaging as a powder.
It is used in the food and beverage industries, as well as in personal care products and pharmaceuticals. Its use in personal care products extends the shelf life of products by inhibiting microbial growth.
Because potassium sorbate has less antimicrobial activity than sorbic acid, it must be used in larger amounts.It is more effective than sodium benzoate. Because it does not affect the taste or odor of foods, it is a more suitable preservative than sodium benzoate in some applications.
