Potassium Sorbate — Bulk Food Grade
Potassium Sorbate (E202) is a white granular food preservative that inhibits the growth of yeasts, moulds, and certain bacteria in acidic food and beverage products. Widely used by food manufacturers for shelf-life extension in beverages, sauces, dairy products, and baked goods.
Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 24634-61-5
- Purity / Grade
- 99%-101.0%
- E-Number
- E202
- Appearance
- White powder
- Moisture / Loss on drying
- 1.0% max
- Lead (Pb)
- 2mg/kg max
- Arsenic (As)
- 3mg/kg max
- Mercury (Hg)
- 1mg/kg max
- Heavy metals
- 10mg/kg max
Common Uses
- Preservative in beverages, juices, and flavoured water products
- Mould and yeast inhibitor in baked goods and confectionery
- Shelf-life extender in sauces, dressings, and condiments
- Preservative in dairy products including yogurt and cheese
- Antimicrobial agent in fruit preparations, jams, and wine
Specifications
- CAS: 24634-61-5
- E Number: E202
- Appearance: White granular powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Effective pH range: Below 6.5
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Potassium Sorbate — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Potassium Sorbate — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.