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Potassium Sorbate

What is Potassium Sorbate?

It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is primarily used as a food preservative. [1]

How is Potassium Sorbate Used?

Potassium sorbate is used in cheese, baked goods, syrups, jams, dehydrated foods, and supplements. [2]



History

It was initially derived from the mountain ash tree, when the French discovered it in the 1850s. [3]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Potassium Sorbate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Potassium sorbate is produced industrially by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. The precursor sorbic acid is produced in a two-step process via the condensation of crotonaldehyde and ketene. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Potassium Sorbate - Wikipedia
  2. What is Potassium Sorbate - LiveStrong.com
  3. What are the Dangers of Potassium Sorbate - LiveWell

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

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Ingredient updatedUPC Food SearchJanuary 5, 2018 @ 3:18 AM
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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