1. Product Overview
Potassium Sorbate 99% is a high-purity, food-grade preservative widely used to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and selected microorganisms in food, beverage, and industrial formulations. Supplied in convenient 25kg bags, it provides reliable preservation performance while supporting product stability and extended shelf life. Its high purity and consistent quality make it a strategically important ingredient for manufacturers requiring dependable preservation across high-volume production environments.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Name: Potassium Sorbate
- Chemical Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
- Purity: ≥99%
- Grade: Food Grade
- CAS Number: 590-00-1
- Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
- Function: Antimicrobial preservative, primarily effective against yeasts and molds
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Packaging: 25kg bags; bulk packaging available subject to commercial requirements
- Shelf Life: Typically 24 months when stored correctly in sealed, dry conditions
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Origin: Subject to supplier availability and batch documentation
- Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA) and relevant technical documentation available upon request
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Food & Beverage: Used in dairy products, sauces, dressings, bakery products, confectionery, beverages, fruit preparations, jams, and other formulations requiring microbial stability.
- Processed Foods: Helps control yeast and mold growth, supporting consistent quality and extended shelf life.
- Bakery & Confectionery: Supports preservation of moisture-containing products and helps reduce spoilage during storage and distribution.
- Beverage Manufacturing: Used in selected acidic beverages and liquid formulations where preservation against yeast and mold is required.
- Industrial Formulations: Suitable for applications requiring a dependable, water-soluble preservative with consistent performance.
- Performance Advantage: Its high purity, effective preservation properties, and ease of incorporation make it a practical alternative to less suitable preservation systems for compatible formulations.
4. Competitive Advantages
- High Purity: 99% specification supports consistent formulation performance and quality control.
- Quality Consistency: Suitable for industrial manufacturers requiring dependable batch-to-batch characteristics.
- Supply Reliability: Structured for bulk B2B procurement and recurring commercial requirements.
- Logistics Capability: 25kg bag packaging facilitates handling, warehousing, palletization, and international shipment.
- Price Competitiveness: Bulk procurement supports commercially efficient sourcing for large-volume buyers.
- Technical Documentation: COA and relevant product documentation can support quality assurance and procurement processes.
- Sourcing Efficiency: Suitable for manufacturers seeking a standardized preservative ingredient through consolidated international supply channels.
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading Capacity: Approximately 20 MT per 20ft container, subject to packaging configuration, container payload limits, and loading requirements
- Packaging: 25kg bags
- Supply: Bulk international B2B supply










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