Potassium Sorbate

In the food and beverage industry, it is often used to inhibit mold and yeast in many foods. It is generally used for cheese, yogurt, dried meat, vinegar, dried fruit, bakery products, soft drinks and fruit juices. Including herbal supplements, Potassium Sorbate is added to extend the shelf life. In wine production, it is popular to use as a Sterilizer and Preservative. (After fermentation process of wine, Potassium Sorbate will inhibit yeast function in order to prevent the increasing fermentation until getting the unwanted characteristics. After bottling process, Potassium Sorbate will prevent the re-fermentation by using together with Potassium Metabisulfite to help prevent the occurrence of various reactions and helps to make the clarity of wines such as Sweet Wines, Sparkling Wines and Hard Ciders .