Processed

Powder Sorbate

Powder potassium sorbate dissolves quickly for small-batch sauces, home winemaking adjuncts, and fine dispersion in bakery fillings. High surface area speeds solution but increases airborne dust—use extraction or careful scooping in production. Pure powder is bright white and almost odourless. Clumps signal moisture uptake and weaker performance. Blend thoroughly so local hotspots of preservative do not create soapy notes.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Dissolved Cold Or WarmDry Blend Then WetFilling Mix

Traits

Anti YeastDusty HandleFast DissolveFast SolubleFine PowderPowdery

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 367

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.97 g
Saturated Fat 0.51 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.19 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 19.3 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 94 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 89 g
Complex / starch 1.95 g
Protein 2.03 g
Water 5.16 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 367 kcal
Water 5.16 g
Carbohydrates 94 g
- Sugars 89 g
- Starch 1.95 g
Protein 2.03 g
Fat 0.97 g
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
  - Omega-3 0.02 g
Vitamins 20.4 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2.3 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
Minerals 363 mg
- Major Minerals 361 mg
  - Calcium 31 mg
  - Sodium 19.3 mg
  - Potassium 311 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.12 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.06 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2.3 · vitamin-e: 0.11 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 19.29 · Potassium: 311 · Calcium: 31 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Powder Sorbate of Potassium Sorbate: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1955

Fine powder sorbate suited laboratory and small-scale food preservation trials.

1980

Powder remained common for artisan cheese brines and small sauce kitchens.

2010

Powder packs served foodservice and craft beverage users alongside industrial granules.