Bake Haven Potassium Sorbate | 70 Gram

Potassium Sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. It increases product shelf life with limited impact on food quality. If used at very high concentration, it can have an undesirable effect on taste and flavor. Ingredients: Potassium Sorbate Powder ABOUT THIS ITEM Potassium sorbate (K-sorbate) is a food preservative commonly used in the baking industry to prevent mold, yeast, and microbes. It is often used in cakes and icings, beverage syrups, cheese, dried fruits, margarine, fillings, wine, etc., at concentrations dependent on the specific application. Increases the product shelf life with limited impact on food quality. If used at very high concentration, it can have an undesirable effect on taste and flavor. Reason Potassium Sorbate is used in baking is to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and microbes, in turn increasing shelf life of baked food products.