As a formulator or custom manufacturer, you want to ensure your products are resistant to oxidation with high stability and quality for a guaranteed length of time. Exposure to moisture and the surrounding environment can lead to rancidity, making it extremely important to dialing in the right ingredients for your batch to keep your product properly preserved.
The oldest preservation methods for food manufacturing involve dehydration, salting, smoking, and pickling – some of these practices are even prehistoric! Today, both chemical and natural preservatives and antioxidants are the most common way to prevent goods from falling short of a desired shelf life. Some of the most frequently used types of antioxidants include organic compounds and acids, tocopherols, nitrates, sulfites, and parabens.
Jedwards is a long-time supplier of bulk antioxidants for food and cosmetic applications, including Natural Vitamin E, Citric Acid, and D-Alpha Tocopherols. We recently expanded our catalog to include two frequently used, high demand preservatives: Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate!
Sorbic acid is synthetically derived from crotonaldehyde and ketene. It is highly soluble in ethanol and because of its low water solubility, sorbic acid is mostly used in the production of food items with little water content and alcoholic beverages. It is a popular additive in cheese, processed meats, and baked goods. In wine, ciders, premixed beverages, and ready-to-drink products, sorbic acid is added immediately prior to bottling to prevent unwanted fermentation. This ingredient is often utilized as a preservative in cosmetic formulations for foundation, toners, cleansing wipes, and serums.
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Unlike sorbic acid, it is highly water soluble which makes potassium sorbate the preferred choice for preserving sodas, juices, dairy beverages in addition to dried and baked goods. In personal-care applications, it is frequently used in paraben-free formulations including serums, cleansers, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners.
Shop for these two new raw materials and more bulk preservatives at wholesale pricing on bulknaturaloils.com today.
