potassium sorbate
potassium sorbate is a chemical additive. It’s widely used as a preservative in foods, drinks, and personal care products. It is an odorless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
To know how potassium sorbate is produced, it should be said that this substance is obtained through neutralization. In this process, hydrogen ions in the carboxyl group are replaced by potassium ions instead of potassium hydroxide molecules. In general, there are four key steps to obtain this substance
In the first stage of potassium sorbate production, sorbic acid ester reacts with ketene and 2-butenal at a temperature of 30 to 80 degrees Celsius. This reaction is also known as condensation reaction.
In the next step, sorbic acid ester is hydrolyzed with water to completely separate sorbic acid. In order to work efficiently, manufacturers use an acid catalyst such as hydrochloric acid.
In the third step, the solution is washed with alcohol to remove waste materials.
In the fourth step, sorbic acid is neutralized with potassium hydroxide to obtain potassium sorbate solution.
In the last stage of potassium sorbate production, the obtained solution is dried at high speed in a centrifuge. With this, potassium sorbate powder is obtained.
Applications of potassium sorbate
As we mentioned above, the applications of potassium sorbate are due to its antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Therefore, this chemical compound, such as sodium benzoate, is present as a preservative additive in both food and cosmetic products. Many tests have been conducted on the possible adverse effects of potassium sorbate consumption, and the result of these tests is that it is safe for human health. This compound is known as E202, which is mainly found in a variety of food products and some cosmetic products. Before examining the applications of potassium sorbate, it is good to point out that other chemicals such as glycerin, sorbitol and propylene glycol are sometimes used as substitutes for potassium sorbate in the industry.
Effects of potassium sorbate in food
Potassium sorbate increases the shelf life of food by preventing the growth of fungi, molds and the fermentation process. In the last fifty years, the safety of this chemical has been investigated and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared it safe if used properly.
As an additive preservative, potassium sorbate does not change the quality of food such as its color, taste, and appearance, and is also known as a popular additive due to its high solubility in water; Therefore, it can be said that potassium sorbate is present in many food products. As:
• Bakery products
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Types of cheese
• Dried fruits
• Ice cream
• All kinds of soft drinks and fruit juices
• yogurt
• All kinds of jams and syrups
According to human health agencies, potassium sorbate is not harmful to the human body and is excreted without any adverse effects. As it was said, potassium sorbate prevents the growth of fungi and yeasts and makes products last longer, but it has little effect against bacteria, which is why it is better to use other preservatives in addition to potassium sorbate. They often use potassium sorbate with sodium benzoate. It has been said that the maximum daily intake of potassium sorbate is 25 mg per kilogram of human weight.
In terms of nutritional health, it is always recommended to read the labels on food products in order to be aware of the ingredients of the food you consume and to control the amount of chemical additives in food by modifying your diet.
Applications of potassium sorbate in various industries
Potassium sorbate is very important in various industries for the production of food, which is announced as follows, dear consumers.
Potassium sorbate in food industry
The first application that exists is that it is used as a food preservative to prevent the formation of mold. It is also used to prevent fermentation in many foods. For example, dairy products such as cheese and yogurt, drinks such as juices, pickles, and they are used for milkshakes or syrups.
pharmaceutical Industries
Another use of potassium sorbate is that they are used in the pharmaceutical industry. It has antibacterial properties and is a preservative in medicinal compounds, which is a factor in increasing the shelf life of medicines. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also very high.
Potassium sorbate in cosmetics industry
The uses of potassium sorbate are that it has antibacterial and antiviral properties. They use it in the production of cosmetics. How active this substance is in these compounds depends on the pH level. That is, if the pH level increases, its antibacterial activity decreases. The pH should be such that the acid can work well. If its level increases, the acid is neutralized and its activity decreases. This chemical compound is used to produce many contact lenses, moisturizers and shampoos. It is also used in many cosmetics.
It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is considered as an effective combination for many cosmetics. It is also used in skin care products. If you want to use it in a way that does not harm your skin and be safe, we must say that its consumption in cosmetics should be around 10% and in skin care products it should be less than 1%.
Agriculture industry
They also use potassium sorbate to inhibit the growth of microbes; in such a way that they are poured on vegetables and fruits in a limited way and it prevents the growth of many spoilage factors and delays their growth
animal feed
They use this substance as a food preservative, which has a maximum content of 5000 mg/kg, which they use for semi-moist food for cats and dogs, and it is a completely safe composition. It is also considered a nutritious and essential substance for the health and well-being of animals.
The consumption of potassium sorbate in cake making
The important thing is that we have to see how much potassium sorbate is consumed per kilogram of cake, which is declared as one gram. Of course, if the microbial durability of cake products is not high enough, they usually use a mold inhibitor that includes sorbic acid or its salts, of which potassium sorbate is one of the best options.
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