| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Identification | Conforms |
| Heat Stability | Not change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105℃ |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| Purity | 99.0-101.0% |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
| Melting Range (℃) | 132-135 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% |
| Aldehydes (as Formaldehyde) | 0.1% Max |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
Available Grade of Sorbic Acid
Food Grade: Sorbic Acid is widely used as preservatives in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Sorbic Acid is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Sorbic Acid we provide has been strictly tested under Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Sorbic Acid should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Sorbic Acid should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Sorbic Acid
Sorbic Acid is a organic acid initially widely used as preservative in food and beverage. As a preservative, Sorbic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Sorbic Acid?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Sorbic Acid. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Sorbic Acid.
3. Do you have Sorbic Acid in Stock?
Yes, we have Sorbic Acid in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Sorbic Acid ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Sorbic Acid ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Sorbic Acid ?
The price of Sorbic Acid changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Sorbic Acid, Foodchem can provide Sorbic Acid at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Sorbic Acid are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Sorbic Acid?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Sorbic Acid will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Sorbic Acid supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Crotonaldehyde and malonic acid are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Sorbic Acid manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Sorbic Acid will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Sorbic Acid is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide longer shelf-life to carbonated drinks, fruit drinks and dairy drinks.
Sorbic Acid is an organic acid initially isolated from unripe berries of Sorbus aucuparia. As a synthesized chemical, Sorbic Acid is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Sorbic Acid is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Sorbic Acid is an organic acid initially isolated from unripe berries of Sorbus aucuparia. As a synthesized chemical, Sorbic Acid is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Sorbic Acid is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sorbic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported. Sorbic Acid might cause skin irritation and eye and respiratory irritation in specific groups of individuals.
