potassium sorbate
Mold-inhibiting food additive
Potassium sorbate is a chemical compound used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, and other products.
It inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending shelf life.
The powder dissolves easily in water, making it practical for liquid products: The ingredient list showed potassium sorbate near the end.
Generally recognized as safe in regulated amounts.
Substance mixed in
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- wineFermented grape beverage
- margarineVegetable oil spread
pickles · yogurt · jams · jellies · sauces · condiments · snacks · confectionery
Period before spoilage
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- spoilageFood degradation process
- nitriteNO₂ minus ion
- sulfiteSO3 compound, preservative use
tocopherol · synthetic · food-grade · acidic · extend · inhibit
Complexion maintenance regimen
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- conditionerHair-smoothing product
moisturizer · serum · sunscreen · makeup · foundation · mascara · cleanser · toner
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- antimoldPrevents fungal growth
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
additive
Substance mixed in
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- wineFermented grape beverage
margarine · pickles · yogurt · jams · jellies · sauces · condiments · snacks · confectionery · dairy
shelf-life
Period before spoilage
sulfite · tocopherol · synthetic · food-grade · acidic · extend · inhibit
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
conditioner · moisturizer · serum · sunscreen · makeup · foundation · mascara · cleanser · toner · paraben-free
bacteriostatic
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- antimoldPrevents fungal growth
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
biocide · sanitation · aseptic · microorganism · biocontrol
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
- preservativessodium nitrate, citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride
- Saltstable salt, sea salt, kosher salt, Himalayan salt, sodium chloride
- preserverslife preserver, life jacket, life vest, buoy, life ring
- potassium compounds
- winemaking additivesbentonite, gelatin, isinglass, casein, egg whites
potassium sorbatenatural preservative
Spoilage inhibitor from nature
natural preservatives · fresh food · preservative-free · vitamin E · vinegar
potassium sorbatemold
Form-giving container
yeast · bacterial growth · spoilage · decay · decomposition
potassium sorbategrowth medium
Nutrient substance for cultivation
bacterial culture · starter culture · probiotic · mold spores · spoilage