: a potassium salt C6H7KO2 of sorbic acid used especially as a food preservative
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMany producers add crafty ingredients like potassium sorbate, cheese cultures and cellulose, which is essentially wood pulp. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 2 June 2022 For instance, Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese is not made in Italy and uses potassium sorbate and cheese cultures. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 27 May 2022 While the risk-reward relationship of parabens is still largely unclear, more and more brands are cutting them from their products and replacing them with alternatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 The honey packets also contain potassium sorbate, an artificial preservative. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2019 The McCafe Pumpkin Spice flavored syrup contains: fructose, water, nonfat dry milk, propylene glycol, and 2% or less caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, salt, sucralose, and extracts of annatto. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 13 Aug. 2019 Malic acid, sucralose, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate. Robin Abcarian, latimes.com, 6 Apr. 2018 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
potassium sorbate
noun
: a potassium salt C6H7KO2 of sorbic acid used especially as a food preservative