CFI Potassium Sorbate - Food Grade (1kg)

• INCI Name: Potassium Sorbate
• Grade: Food Grade
• Ingredient Type: Preservative
• Form: Powder
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Primary Function: Helps control yeasts and moulds
• pH Preference: Most effective in acidic products, with strongest performance around pH 4.4
• Typical Cosmetic Usage Rate: 0.1-0.3%
• Food Use Level: Follow the limit applicable to the specific food or beverage category
• Suitable For: Foods, Beverages And Compatible Water-Based Cosmetic Formulations
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight

• Preserving suitable acidic foods and beverages
• Sauces, dressings, syrups and fruit-based preparations
• Fillings and other water-containing food products where yeast and mould control is needed
• Supporting shelf life in products with an appropriately controlled pH
• Combined food preservation systems where more than one hurdle is required
• Creams, lotions and shampoos as a secondary cosmetic application
• Cosmetic preservative systems paired with sodium benzoate or other compatible ingredients

This Product Is For:

• Food makers producing acidic, water-containing products
• Small-batch producers who can measure ingredients and pH accurately
• Formulators building a complete preservation system
• Cosmetic makers working with lower-pH water-based products
• Product developers able to validate microbiological shelf life

This Product Is Not For:

• Direct consumption as an undiluted powder
• Oil-only or fully anhydrous products
• Higher-pH formulas where it cannot perform effectively
• Use as a guaranteed complete preservation system by itself
• Unmeasured addition without checking the applicable legal limit

• As a Food Preservative: Dissolve into the water phase and use at the level permitted for the specific food or beverage category.
• In Acidic Foods: Confirm the final pH, as preservative performance reduces as the pH rises.
• In Combined Systems: Use with other permitted preservation methods or ingredients where broader protection is required.
• As a Cosmetic Preservative: Add at 0.1-0.3% to the water phase of a suitable lower-pH formulation.
• Processing Tip: Weigh accurately rather than measuring by volume.
• Testing Tip: Validate the finished product through appropriate microbiological and shelf-life testing.

• Use only within the permitted limit for the intended application
• Do not consume the concentrated powder directly
• Avoid inhaling airborne powder
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Use clean, dry equipment when handling
• Keep tightly sealed and protected from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Commercial food products should be made under an appropriate food-safety and quality system

Q: Is Potassium Sorbate a complete broad-spectrum preservative?
A: No. It is used mainly for yeast and mould control and may need to be combined with other preservation measures.

Q: Why is pH important?
A: Potassium Sorbate becomes less effective as the product becomes less acidic, so the final pH must be measured and controlled.

Q: Can it be added to oil-based products?
A: No. It requires a water phase in which it can dissolve and become active.

Q: Can the cosmetic usage rate be used for food?
A: No. Food usage limits depend on the product category and applicable regulations.