Potassium Sorbate Preservative

Potassium sorbate is a commonly used food preservative, that is in scientific terms, the potassium salt of the sorbic acid. Potassium sorbate is basically an active ingredient for curbing the growth of yeast, molds and fungus that cause the decomposing of the food materials. It inhibits yeast growth and in turn increases the life of the food product. Other popular names for potassium sorbate(e number 202) preservative are Sorbistat-K and Sorbistat potassium. It is a major constituent in herbal diet supplements and wines. Apart from that it is a preferred additive preservative in a number of other food products. Learn more about chemical constituents of potassium sorbate, its food applications and associated allergies, reactions, intolerances and side effects. Read the complete article.