Sorbic acid E 200 for food 2 g

Dosage
marmalades, jams, jellies 0.3-0.4 g/kg of product
fruit syrups, juices 0.3-0.5 g/kg of product
vegetables, mushrooms in vinegar up to 0.6-0.8 g/kg of product

Pour the specified amount of sorbic acid into the finished product and mix thoroughly.

Sorbic acid prevents the growth of molds, yeasts, and some bacterial cultures that can be found in cheeses, juices, jams, jellies, wine, or dried fruit.

Traditionally, it is added to beverages, ketchups, mayonnaises, margarines, cheeses and other dairy products, bakery semi-finished products and confectionery, meat products, salad dressings and dressings, and pickled vegetables. However, its salts (E 201 – E 203 – sorbates) are more commonly used as additives because sorbic acid is poorly soluble in water.

Sorbic acid is easily metabolized in the human body and is considered the least harmful preservative additive.

The same applies to its salts – sorbates. In doses of 5% in food, sorbic acid even caused accelerated growth and extended lifespan in male rats. This was mainly explained by the increased intake of calories, as sorbic acid provides the body with energy and actively strengthens the body against infections.

Sorbic acid and its salts are also used as preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Thanks to this, the effects of these substances on the skin were tested and it was shown that at a concentration of around 1%, they cause mucous membrane irritation and trigger hives in sensitive individuals. In foods, these substances most commonly appear in concentrations between 0.1% and 0.3%.

In 1998, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) found sorbic acid in salads (Waldorf, Parisian, and others), in fine pastries, and breads, even though its use in these products is prohibited.

Moreover, sorbic acid must not be added to salads, as it could mask the presence of bacteria that cause food poisoning. In the Czech Republic, the use of sorbic acid is permitted only for selected types of food. Similarly, this is the case in the USA, where sorbic acid is designated as a GRAS substance (Generally recognized as safe, i.e. safe substance not subject to regulation).

This is a white powder freely available in nature, for example. in the berries of mountain trees - rowans. It has a mildly pungent smell. Sorbic acid and its salts are the least harmful preservatives of all - they cause the fewest allergies. Its main task in food is to prevent the development of molds, yeasts, and bacteria. Production It is obtained from rowan berries or more often synthetically by chemical means from various compounds - e.g. from acetaldehyde, or from petroleum. Usage: It is mainly used in beverages and cheeses to prevent the development of molds, yeasts, and bacteria. In wine, it can be transformed into a substance that imparts a muscat aroma. It is also used in bakery products, margarines, packaged cheeses, ketchups, chocolate syrups, fresh fruit juices, salads, pies, pie fillings, artificially sweetened gelatins, etc. Furthermore, it is used in cosmetics as a humectant or as a preservative, in medicines, toothpastes, animal feeds, and other products. Side effects No studies have been able to demonstrate the toxicity of sorbic acid. In the human body, a complete metabolic transformation should occur. In sensitive individuals, however, it may cause allergic skin reactions (e.g. hives), especially when this substance comes into contact with the skin through cosmetic products. Additional information The substance has GRAS status (generally recognized as safe) - i.e. that it is considered safe by the American institution FDA. In the Czech Republic, the substance is allowed for limited types of food, while in the USA its use is possible.

Irritates the skin.

Causes serious eye irritation. It may cause respiratory irritation. Do not breathe dust/smoke/gas/mist/aerosols. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice/attention.

First aid instructions-general instructions: in case of inhalation: consult a doctor-symptomatic treatment. In case of skin contact, thoroughly wash the affected area with water. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of ingestion, symptomatic treatment.