Sorbates (Preservatives)
Silvari trading company provides access to a complete range of Sorbates, including Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Sorbate, and Sodium Sorbate.
These ingredients are valued for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal properties and are widely used to extend shelf life and maintain product quality in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and selected industrial application.
Applications
Food & Beverage: Widely used in baked goods, dairy, confectionery, processed and refrigerated foods, and related products to inhibit mold, yeast, and selected bacteria.
Applied in juices, soft drinks, beer and wine to protect against microbial spoilage and extend shelf life.
Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care: Applied into creams, lotions, ointments, shampoos, and other topical formulations to maintain microbial stability and product integrity.
Animal Feed & Industrial: Selected sorbate grades (notably potassium sorbate) are used in feed preservation; other industrial uses include non-food antimicrobial control where permitted by regulation.
Features
Some common features of sorbates include:
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy
- Neutral taste and odor, colorless at use concentrations
- High solubility and compatibility in aqueous systems
- Thermal stability suitable for common processing conditions
Available Products & Forms
- Sorbic Acid (C6H8O2) – A naturally occurring food preservative widely used in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
- Potassium Sorbate (E202) – Highly soluble and commonly used in foods, beverages, and personal care products; preferred where rapid dissolution and pH compatibility are required.
- Calcium Sorbate (E203) – Valued for thermal stability and antioxidant characteristics; offered in food and specialty grades for applications where the calcium salt is advantageous.
- Sodium Sorbate (E201) – Water-soluble salt suitable for specific food and non-food preservation applications where stability and uniform dispersion in liquid systems are essential.
All the above mentioned products are available in both powdered and granular forms.
Technical Identification
Sorbic Acid (C6H8O2)
- CAS Number: 110-44-1
- EC Number: 203-768-7
Potassium Sorbate (E202)
- CAS Number: 24634-61-5
- EC Number: 246-376-1
Calcium Sorbate (E203)
- CAS Number: 7492-55-9
- EC Number: 231-321-6
Sodium Sorbate (E201)
- CAS Number: 127-44-4
- EC Number: 204-783-0
Regulatory Status
All sorbates supplied through Silvari Group are produced and managed under recognized quality systems and comply with relevant international regulations.
- Food-grade materials align with EU food additive regulations (E200–E203), Codex Alimentarius, and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications.
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic grades meet applicable pharmacopeial and industry standards.
- Technical documentation and product certificates are provided to verified clients on request.
Silvari Group provides access to sorbate products, offering consistent quality and stability. Our portfolio of Sorbic Acid (C6H8O2), Potassium Sorbate (E202), Calcium Sorbate (E203), and Sodium Sorbate (E201) is supported by controlled quality systems and reliable logistics, helping manufacturers maintain product safety, shelf life, and compliance across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets.
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