Preservatives

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.

Sodium nitrite food grade. White or slightly yellowish crystalline powder, highly soluble in water, hygroscopic, and stable under dry and well-sealed conditions. Used as a preservative and curing agent in processed meat products such as ham, sausages, bacon, and cold cuts, where it inhibits the growth of Clostridium botulinum, imparts the characteristic pink color, and develops typical flavor. It also functions as an antioxidant, preventing fat rancidity. Applications: cured meats, sausages, hams, bacon, and canned meat products, as well as in the preparation of curing salts and food and beverage preservation. Properties: pH 8.0–9.5 (1% solution), minimum active content 99.0% NaNO₂, maximum impurity content: nitrate (NaNO₃) 0.4 g/100 g, carbonates 200 mg/kg, chlorides 50 mg/kg, sulfates 100 mg/kg, loss on drying 0.20%. Shelf life: 12 months. CAS number 7632-00-0, E code: E250. Also known as: sodium nitrite, food preservative, antioxidant, auxiliary coloring agent. Use regulated due t…

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.

Sodium benzoate Tianjin Dongda Chemical Group, food grade. White powder, 100% active. High purity (min. 99.0% – max. 100.5%), water-soluble. Widely used antimicrobial preservative in the food industry, especially in acidic products, where it effectively inhibits the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria. Applications: carbonated beverages, juices, jams, dressings, sauces, preserves, fermented products, and cosmetics. Properties: CAS 532-32-1, derived from benzoic acid. Also known as E211 or sodium salt of benzoic acid. Certifications: Kosher, Halal, FDA, and FSSC 22000. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

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