The region’s most widely used mould and yeast inhibitor for acidic foods. Food grade, granular / powder. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
24634-61-5
Formula
C6H7KO2
Grade
Food grade, granular / powder
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Potassium Sorbate is the region’s most widely used mould and yeast inhibitor for acidic foods. We carry it within our preservatives line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white to off-white granular crystals, in food grade, granular / powder, with an assay of 99.0–101.0%. The CAS number is 24634-61-5 and the molecular formula is C6H7KO2.
Applications of Potassium Sorbate
Where it is used:
Mould control in bread, cakes, tortillas and bakery fillings
Yeast inhibition in soft drinks, juices and fruit concentrates
Surface treatment of cheese, dried fruit and pickles
Preservation of sauces, dressings and mayonnaise
Cosmetic and personal-care preservation systems
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton or paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry, away from strong oxidisers. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Potassium Sorbate in the UAE
Technical specification for Potassium Sorbate
CAS No.
24634-61-5
Formula
C6H7KO2
Appearance
White to off-white granular crystals
Grade
Food grade, granular / powder
Purity / Assay
99.0–101.0%
Assay (dry basis)
99.0–101.0%
Loss on drying
1.0% max
Effective pH range
below 6.5
Typical dosage
0.02–0.2%
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry, away from strong oxidisers
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Mould control in bread, cakes, tortillas and bakery fillings
Yeast inhibition in soft drinks, juices and fruit concentrates
Surface treatment of cheese, dried fruit and pickles
Preservation of sauces, dressings and mayonnaise
Cosmetic and personal-care preservation systems
What packing is Potassium Sorbate supplied in?
Potassium Sorbate is supplied in 25 kg carton or paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Potassium Sorbate do you stock?
We supply food grade, granular / powder. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Potassium Sorbate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
