Sorbic Acid

Sorbic Acid

With Silvari Group you can access high-quality sorbic acid, a preservative widely used across different industries and in different products, whether it’s food, beverage, and pharmaceutical, or personal care products.

Sorbic acid is an antimicrobial and antifungal agent and is safe for human consumption. As a preservative, it extends shelf life in various products without altering taste or odor.

Applications

  • Food – Widely used in baked goods, processed and refrigerated foods, such as bread and pastry, cheese, meat and fish.
  • Beverages – Preserves beverages including soft drinks, beer and wine.
  • Pharmaceuticals – Incorporated into personal care products and cosmetics such as ointments and creams.

Technical Identification

  • CAS Number: 110-44-1
  • EC Number: 203-768-7
  • Appearance: White fine crystalline powder or granules.
  • Regulatory Status:
    • Sorbic acid complies with internationally recognized food safety frameworks such as EU Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 on food additives and global GRAS principles.
    • It also conforms to the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and international quality standards, supporting its safe use in food and beverage applications worldwide.
    • For non-food applications, sorbic acid complies with applicable cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical regulations.

With Silvari Group, you gain access to quality sorbic acid to enhance product safety and shelf life across diverse industries.