E202 - Potassium sorbate

E202 - Potassium sorbate

E202 - Potassium sorbate

Product description:

Е202 - Potassium sorbate - is a food additive belonging to the class of preservatives. Potassium sorbate is extracted from the pits/bones of some plants or this  preservative can be manufactured synthetically. 
Scientists have been investigating for a while how potassium sorbate affects the human body and concluded that this preservative is one of the most secure in the modern world. Potassium sorbate has no cancerogenic or pathogenic effect, obtains almos no taste and smell.

The main application of potassium sorbate as an additive Е202, is in the production of cheeses and sausages, due to its peculiarity to stop the growth of mold fungi. Also, preservatives E202 can be added to the dough during the production of rye bread to prevent mold on the product.
 

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