What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, one of the most widely used food preservatives globally, valued for its broad-spectrum effectiveness against moulds and yeasts while remaining largely ineffective against most bacteria, making it ideal for applications where mould and yeast spoilage are the primary concerns. It is a white crystalline solid with excellent water solubility, a relatively mild taste impact, and an extensive safety record spanning decades of widespread food industry use.
Polychem Industries supplies Food Grade Potassium Sorbate to beverage manufacturers, bakery ingredient companies, cheese producers, and pickle and preserve manufacturers across India and internationally. Its effective antimicrobial action against mould and yeast spoilage organisms, combined with minimal impact on food flavour and an excellent safety profile, makes it one of the most relied-upon preservatives across the global food and beverage industry.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | White crystalline powder/granules | 99%+ (Food Grade) | FSSAI / FCC / E202 | Beverages, bakery, cheese, pickles, wine |
Applications & Uses
Beverages & Fruit Juices
Widely used in fruit juices, soft drinks, and other beverages to prevent mould and yeast spoilage, particularly important in products with natural sugar content that could otherwise support fermentation or mould growth during storage and distribution.
Bakery Products
Used in bread, cakes, and baked goods to prevent mould growth and extend shelf life, particularly valuable in products with higher moisture content that are otherwise susceptible to mould spoilage during storage.
Cheese & Dairy Products
Used in cheese products, particularly on the cheese surface or rind, to prevent mould growth during ageing and storage, helping maintain product quality and appearance throughout extended shelf life.
Pickles & Fermented Vegetables
Used in pickled vegetables and certain fermented food products to control unwanted mould and yeast growth while allowing desired fermentation processes (driven by different microorganisms) to proceed appropriately.
Wine Production
Used in winemaking to control unwanted yeast and mould growth, particularly important in wine bottling and storage where preventing secondary fermentation or spoilage organism growth is essential for product stability.
Sauces, Dressings & Condiments
Used in various sauce, dressing, and condiment formulations to prevent mould and yeast spoilage, extending shelf life and maintaining product quality throughout distribution and consumer storage.
Technical Specifications
Potassium Sorbate — Key Properties
Why Source Potassium Sorbate from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (E202) compliant with FSSAI for all food applications
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Broad-spectrum mould and yeast control with minimal taste impact
- Reliable bulk supply for beverage, bakery and dairy manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
