Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that is a salt or called potassium of sorbic acid. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. The solubility is 139 grams in 100 milliliters of water at 20 degrees Celsius. This solubility provides a high concentration of solution. It is added to many types of food products to preserve food and help extend the shelf life of food products. It also inhibits the growth of mold and yeast in many types of food.

Properties
It has the property of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. In the industry, this substance is mixed in cosmetics to extend the shelf life. Due to the properties of the antimicrobial agent, some entrepreneurs add antimicrobial agents to food to extend the shelf life of the product.

Popularly used in products
• Cheese
• Baked goods
• Dried fruits
• Syrups
• Jams and jellies
• Smoked meats and fish
• Yogurt
• Pickles
• Herbal supplements

How much Potassium Sorbate is in your food?
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CSPI state that potassium sorbate is a food additive and preservative used in very small amounts. Although the specific amount varies by manufacturer, federal law requires that products contain no more than 0.3 percent potassium sorbate by weight, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).