Name of Food Additive: Potassium Sorbate Ingredient List: Potassium Sorbate E Code: E202 Net Amount: 1 kg Physical Structure: Granular Lot No: For backward traceability, lot numbers of all raw materials and packaging materials are recorded. The lot number of the product is located on the product packaging. Functional Class of Food Additive: Preservatives Foods to Which the Food Additive Can Be Added: In accordance with the regulations in the Turkish Food Codex Food Additives Regulation and vertical communiqués, it is used in permitted finished products, taking into account the relevant limitations. When the necessary information cannot be found in the regulations and communiqués, the legal regulatory authorities of the relevant country can be consulted. Special Storage Use Conditions: Store in a dry and cool place, with the lid closed. Commercial Title and Address of the Food Business Operator: Produced in the facilities of Smart Kimya Tic. ve Dan. Ltd. Sti. Ege Sanayi Sitesi Balatçik Mah. 8901 3 Street No:3 3AO Çigli Izmir. Manufacturer Business Registration Number: TR-35-K-047442 Origin: Turkey (The origin of the main ingredient of the food is different from the origin of the final product.) Directions for Use: In accordance with the Turkish Food Codex Food Additives Regulation, it should be used taking into account the foods to which it can be added, conditions of use, maximum amounts, and restrictions in the vertical communiqués regarding the finished product produced or planned to be produced. If use in countries other than Turkey is planned, 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 amounts, strictly 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 the code E 202, is a preservative additive. In the late 1930s, it was discovered that sorbic acid and its salts inhibited the growth of microorganisms. The use of potassium sorbate in the food industry has rapidly increased since then. It is found naturally in the fruit of the mountain ash tree (Sorbus aucuparia). Potassium sorbate is the salt of sorbic acid, obtained by the reaction of sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. It is a polymeric, white, and crystalline substance, available in powder or granular form. It has no distinct taste or odor at normal concentrations. It is highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The optimum pH is below 6.0, effective up to 6.5, but the effectiveness of potassium sorbate increases as the pH decreases. Applications: Used in many food products and beverages, potassium sorbate is effective against mold, yeast, and many aerobic bacteria. While it extends the shelf life of food, it does not inhibit the growth of beneficial bacteria, and it is also effective in preserving the food's unique flavor. It is used in many food products 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 it as a powder, adding it directly, dipping it, spraying it, or placing it inside the packaging. In addition to the food and beverage sectors, it is used 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. Technical Documents: Potassium Sorbate Technical Data Sheet
