Potassium Sorbate Food Grade 25kg bag

1. Product Overview

Potassium Sorbate Food Grade is a high-purity preservative widely used to inhibit the growth of moulds, yeasts, and selected microorganisms in food and beverage formulations. Supplied as a practical 25kg bag, it supports consistent preservation, extended shelf life, and stable product quality across commercial production environments. Its broad application range and reliable performance make it a strategically important ingredient for food manufacturers seeking efficient, scalable preservation solutions.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Potassium sorbate, the potassium salt of sorbic acid
• CAS Number: 590-00-1
• Grade: Food Grade
• Purity: Typically ≥99% on a dry basis, subject to supplier specification
• Physical Form: White crystalline powder or granules
• Appearance: White to off-white
• Function: Antimicrobial food preservative, particularly effective against moulds and yeasts
• Solubility: Readily soluble in water
• Packaging: 25kg bags; bulk packaging available subject to commercial requirements
• Shelf Life: Typically 24–36 months when stored in a cool, dry environment in sealed original packaging
• Storage: Protect from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and contamination

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used in bakery products, sauces, dressings, jams, preserves, beverages, dairy products, and other formulated foods.
• Bakery & Confectionery: Helps control mould growth and supports longer shelf life during storage and distribution.
• Sauces & Processed Foods: Provides effective preservation while supporting product stability and consistent quality.
• Beverages: Used in selected beverage formulations where yeast and mould control is required.
• Industrial Food Processing: Suitable for large-scale manufacturing where dependable preservation and controlled formulation costs are essential.

Its effectiveness at relatively low application levels, broad formulation compatibility, and established food-industry use provide manufacturers with an efficient alternative to less versatile preservation systems.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Food-grade material designed for dependable performance across production batches.
• Supply Reliability: Suitable for recurring B2B procurement and large-volume sourcing programs.
• Logistics Capability: Standard 25kg packaging supports efficient handling, warehousing, container loading, and international distribution.
• Price Competitiveness: Bulk procurement enables commercially efficient sourcing for industrial-scale requirements.
• Product Stability: Helps extend shelf life and reduce losses associated with mould and yeast spoilage.
• Documentation: Product specifications, certificates of analysis, and relevant quality documentation can be provided subject to order and supplier availability.
• Strategic Sourcing Value: A scalable preservation ingredient for manufacturers seeking reliable quality, competitive supply, and international procurement efficiency.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Packaging: 25kg bags
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–25 MT per 20ft container, subject to packaging configuration, palletisation, and applicable container weight limits
• Supply: Bulk international B2B supply