Mechanism of inhibitory action of potassium sorbate in. New strategies should be established to monitor the food. Stored in the dry, ventilated, dark and cool storehouse. Assay dissolve about 300 mg of potassium sorbate, accurately weighed, in 40 ml of glacial acetic acid, warming, if necessary, to effect solution. This is due to the fact that potassium sorbate on a molecular weight basis contains about 74% sorbic acid. Potassium sorbate is a white, crystalline, odourless powder. Final report on the safety assessment of sorbic acid and potassium sorbate sorbic acid is a straightchain monocarboxylic acid used in cosmetic formula tions as a preservative at concentrations up to 1. This study realizes the importance of adding preservatives to the jam and determines the optimum concentration of the two important food preservatives i. Potassium sorbate acts mainly on yeasts and molds, however growth of bacteria is also inhibited, especially at slightly acid conditions encountered in cosmetics. But for many people with food allergies and intolerances, its the difference between sickness and health. Sorbic acid is produced when potassium sorbate is dissolved in water. Potassium aggravated myotonia is a group of diseases that causes tensing and stiffness of skeletal muscles, which are the muscles used for movement. Deionised water was prepared by a branstead easypure ii.
Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave n kent wa 98032 phone. Sorbic acid and sodium and potassium sorbate are used to inhibit the growth of moulds and yeasts. The three types of potassiumaggravated myotonia include myotonia fluctuans, myotonia permanens, and acetazolamidesensitive myotonia. In rare cases, this can translate to an allergic reaction to potassium sorbate. It was first discovered by the french in the 1850s, having been derived from the mountain ash tree. Potassium sorbate is fully biodegradable and the products of degradation are not toxic.
Potassium sorbate has been proven safe by several tests conducted by the us food and drug administration for both its food preservative and personal care product use. Potassium sorbate occurs naturally in some berries. Potassium sorbate is most effective at ph below 6, however it can be used at lower effectiveness at ph upto 6. May irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract alfa aesar a12844. Soon youll be able to find food that ticks all the right boxes. But since it is a preservative, some people discourage the use of it as there are theories that it may cause some health problems, which may include allergic reactions, nausea. Efsa panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed feedap. Scenario documents for wood preservatives 2003, a new scenario had to be created to. This amount can lower the percent reduction of ascorbic acid in fruit jam krebs et al.
The microbial growth is inhibited by different mechanisms. Sorbic acid and its salts are tasteless and odourless when used at levels below 0. Potassium sorbate agricultural marketing service usda. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, chemical formula ch3ch ch.
Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care products. It can also be found in cough syrups like robitussin. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against industry, wine and food 1. Potassium sorbate for all animals except dogs and cats. Name potassiume,ehexa2,4dienoate formula c6h7ko2 molecular weight 150. Potassium sorbate is intended to be used as a technological additive to improve the ensiling process in the range of 90 to 300 mgkg fresh material. Storage conditions and shelf life explanation date. Potassium sorbate, in the form of sorbic acid, is a relatively new additive found in some wines. Its widely used as a preservative in foods, drinks, and personal care products.
Potassium sorbate was petitioned for use as a preservative for an unspecified seed film coating. Final report on the safety assessment of sorbic acid and. It has a correspondingly low vapour pressure, and can safely be assumed to be essential nonvolatile from water based on its henrys law constant. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, chemical formula ch 3 chch.
Efsa panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed feedap search for more papers by this author. Cool to room temperature, add 1 drop of crystal violet ts, and titrate with 0. Simultaneous determination of potassium sorbate and sodium. Sodium benzoate is a preservative which is bacteriostatic and fungistatic under acidic conditions. Polyethylene is inert to potassium sorbate and vice versa.
Jan 01 of 2018 potassium sorbate ch3chchchchcook product code 02 quality fcc ixusp function antimicrobial agent. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Concentrated water solutions about 50% wv of potassium sorbate can be added to liquid food products or diluted and used in immersion or spray treatments in food preservation processes. The application of potassium sorbate in the preparation of silage up to the maximum proposed. For example, to obtain 150 ppm sorbic acid level, you need to add 150 x 1. The effectiveness of potassium sorbate for shortterm preservation of wood has been shown. It can be used in sauces meat and sausage products wine and spirits and beverages seafood products cheese. The use of potassium and sodium sorbate in extending the shelf life of smoked fish has been investigated by gemind er 1959.
Beverage stabilization potassium sorbate stabilizer. Potassium sorbate prolongs the shelf life of foods by stopping the growth of mold, yeast. Potassium sorbate other names potassium 2,4hexadienoate description potassium sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. It is an odorless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic. Potassium sorbate ps is a class of bacteriostatic antiseptic agent widely used in the food industry. The sulfites from potassium metabisulfite removes the oxygen from your wine to prevent microorganisms from getting established while sorbic acid from potassium sorbate renders yeasts and molds unable to reproduce. Material safety data sheet wine kitz chathamwine making. It is primarily used as a food preservative e number 202. Using potassium sorbate when making wine winemakers. Perform a blank determination, and make any necessary correction. Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid. Even the most dedicated of us can get fed up trying to make sense of what is and isnt on the labels. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against use of the substance preparation. While sorbic acid occurs naturally in some berries.
Neither potassium sorbate nor its free acid, sorbic acid, are currently listed in annex i of dir. In the present study, zebrafish danio rerio were exposed to 0. Ac291740000, ac291740010, ac29174, ac291742500 synonyms. Potassium sorbate the substance does not require registration according to regulation ec no 12072006 reach. The antimicrobial properties of sorbic acid were first discovered in the 1940s, when the additive was used to prevent the refermentation of semisweet and sweet wines. The intended or current use of the substance such as use as a pesticide, animal feed additive, processing aid, nonagricultural ingredient, sanitizer or disinfectant. The detection limit of proposed method for potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate were 1. Although primarily used as a food preservative, potassium sorbate is effective in a wide variety of applications such as wine and personal care products. Da margosan, mf mansour, gianfranco romanazzi, sanliang gu, hl gohil. Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personalcare products. Sorbic acid is a organic acid initially widely used as preservative in food and beverage. Pdf in this study, the effects of different concentrations and forms of application of potassium sorbate on the microbiological quality of yogurt. Potassium sorbate 202 noshly wise eating, made easy.
Pdf sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate preservatives in. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. This material safety data sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the osha hazard communication standard. Potassium aggravated myotonia genetic and rare diseases. Potassium sorbate is a food preservative that has fungicidal and other.
Beverage stabilization potassium sorbate stabilizer potassium sorbate stabilizer from eatons begerow product line suppresses yeast and mold growth. As a preservative, sorbic acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including. Scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of potassium sorbate for dogs and cats. It is an odorless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide. Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate were practically nontoxic to rats and. Potassium sorbate is nonirritating and nonsensitizing. It is a white salt that is very soluble in water 58. When used as a food preservative, potassium sorbate inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and other microorganisms for shelf life stability. It should separately store with toxic and hazardous goods, the recommended temperature is less than 38 we should prevent from the sun and the. Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid have worldwide approval and are successfully utilised in the food and beverage industries. It is found in alcoholbased mouthwash and silver polish.
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, an organic compound. Potassium sorbate is well soluble, readily dissociates in water and thus displays a low logpow at neutral ph. Media in category potassium sorbate the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Pdf the effects of potassium sorbate on the microbiological. Potassium sorbate suppresses intestinal microbial activity. The use of potassium sorbate on smoked mullet fillets has been further inves tigated at this laboratory, by waters 1 960. Potassium aggravated myotonia is different from other types of myotonia because. When potassium sorbate is used, its activity on an equal weight basis is 74% that of sorbic acid. The activity of sorbic acid increases as the ph decreases. Lets face it, choosing healthy, sustainable and ethical food products without blowing the budget is hard work.