1 good antifungal effect. Sorbic acid and potassium benzoate was significantly higher than mildew and salt, potassium sorbate antifungal effect is 5-10 times sodium benzoate. Sorbic acid dosage is generally between 0.2-1.0 g / kg.
2. Products with low toxicity and high safety. Sorbate toxicity benzoate only 1/4. Salt 1/2. Potassium sorbate and safe use in humans ranges: the amount per kg of body weight per day is not more than 25 mg.
3 does not change food characteristics. Sorbic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid into the body, the body’s metabolic processes involved, the metabolic products of carbon dioxide and water. So, sorbic acid can be seen as part of the food, in food applications, not undermine food color, smell, taste and nutrients.
4. Broad range of applications. Sorbic acid and potassium can be used for beverages, wine, spices, meat, aquatic products, pickles and other food preservative among fresh fruits and also have an effect.
5. Easy to use. When using sorbic acid and potassium salt can be added directly, or can be sprayed or impregnated. It is because of its use of flexible features, so the FAO, the World Health Organization, the United States, Britain, Japan and China, Southeast Asian countries, sorbic acid and potassium are recommended as a variety of food preservative.
