Preservatives

Food grade glacial acetic acid. Translucent, colorless, and corrosive liquid with a minimum acidity of 99.8% (pure acetic acid). It has a strong, pungent vinegar odor and is completely soluble in water and alcohol. Excellent as an acidulant and preservative in food products. Highly soluble in water and alcohol, easily incorporated into food and technical formulations. Applications: preservation of meats, olives, and vegetables, baking, sauce production, and as an acidifier in various food formulations. Also known as vinegar, ethanoic acid, methylcarboxylic acid, E260. Properties: pH (1% sol.) 2.0–3.0, max. 0.15% moisture, max. 0.5 ppm heavy metals (Pb), appearance free of suspended particles. Kosher certified. Available in 20, 25, and 50 kg presentations. Shelf life: 12 months. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Lactic acid 88%, food grade. Colorless to light yellow liquid, 88% active. High-purity product obtained by carbohydrate fermentation, hygroscopic, odorless, and fully biodegradable. Functions as a pH regulator, preservative, and flavor enhancer. Applications: processed foods, beverages, bakery, dairy, meat products, sauces, and dressings. Also known as E270. Properties: pH 1.0–2.0 (1% solution), density 1.20–1.22 g/mL at 20 °C, purity 87.5–88.5%, max. impurity content (arsenic 1 mg/kg, heavy metals 5 mg/kg, lead 0.5 mg/kg, chlorides and sulfates 10 mg/kg, iron and mercury max. 5 and 1 mg/kg respectively, sulfated ash max. 0.05% w/w, color ≤ 50 APHA). CAS 50-21-5. Kosher certification available. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Propionic acid USP grade, food grade. Translucent liquid, minimum 99% active. Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether, with antimicrobial properties that inhibit mold growth and some bacteria. Applications: preservative in foods such as cheeses, sliced bread, pastries, cakes, and meat products. Also known as E280. Properties: pH (1% solution) 2.0–3.0, translucent liquid appearance, Kosher certified, max. aldehydes content 0.05%, max. APHA color 10 ppm, heavy metals such as lead max. 10 ppm, arsenic max. 3 ppm, max. non-volatile residue 0.01%, max. water content 0.15%. CAS 79-09-4. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Potassium iodate USP grade stabilizer and oxidizing agent. Fine white powder with 99.0–101.0% purity. Stable compound, highly soluble in water, mainly used in salt iodization to prevent iodine deficiency. Also serves as an additive in animal feed, wheat flour treatment, and dough conditioners, as well as in analytical and biocidal applications such as antiseptics. Applications: human and animal nutrition, baking, analytical reagent, oxidizing agent, redox titrations, and antiseptic formulations. Properties: pH 5.0–8.0 (5% solution), iodine content 58.75–59.93%, max. 20 ppm iodide, max. 100 ppm chlorate, max. 2.0 ppm arsenic, max. 10.0 ppm cadmium, max. 4.0 ppm lead, and max. 0.1 ppm mercury. Also known as E917. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Sodium propionate Lianyungang Nuoxin Food Ingredient, food grade. White powder, 100% active. High purity (min. 99%), water-soluble, used as an antifungal agent in food products—particularly in bakery goods—to prevent mold growth and extend shelf life. Applications: bread, cakes, tortillas, baked and processed foods. Properties: pH (5% solution) 8.0–10.5, CAS 137-40-6. Also known as propanoate de sodium, sodium propanoate, E281, sodium salt of propionic acid, and food preservative E281. Certified Kosher, Halal, CQC, and VeganSu. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Potassium sorbate Nantong Acetic Acid, food grade. White powder, 100% active. Fine particle size, highly water-soluble, and easy to incorporate into various formulations. Acts as an effective antimicrobial preservative against molds, yeasts, and fungi, especially in low pH products. Applications: beverages, dairy products, baked goods, dressings, jams, preserves, cosmetics, and personal care items. Properties: pH 8.0–10.5 (5% solution), active content 99.0–101.0%, CAS 24634-61-5. Also known as: potassium sorbate, sorbate of potassium, salt of sorbic acid, E202, food preservative, antifungal preservative, mold inhibitor. Certified Halal, FSSC 22000, and Kosher. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.