Epoxy Oilserv Nigeria is the distributor of food grade chemicals in Nigeria, we have large stock of Sorbic Acid in our stock.
Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound, the most commonly used food preservative in the world. It is produced by condensation of malonic acid and trans-butenal. It can also be prepared from isomeric hexadienoic acids, which are available via a nickel-catalyzed reaction of allyl chloride, acetylene, and carbon monoxide. Sorbic acid was first discovered in 1859 by distillation of rowanberry oil by A.W Hofmann. However, it was not in use until the late 1930s that its antimicrobial properties were revealed. It was discovered first in Germany by E. Muller and then a few months later by C. S. Gooding in the U.S. By the 1950s, it was being produced industrially.
Applications of sorbic acid includes: Sorbic acid is used to preserve meats because of its natural antibiotic capabilities. Its earliest use was against one of the deadliest toxins known to mankind, the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. It has been used to save countless lives by preventing bacterial growth while allowing meats to be transported and stored safely.
Because of their physiological inertness, their effectiveness even in the weakly acid pH range and their neutral taste, sorbic acid and its salts have become the leading preservatives in the food sector throughout the world over the past 30 years.
It’s highly effective at inhibiting the growth of mold, which can spoil food and spread fatal diseases. For example, when sorbic acid is sprayed on the exterior of a country ham, there won’t be any mold growth for 30 days. This allows for food to be shipped and stored all over the globe.
Sorbic acid is a preferred preservative compared to nitrates, which can form carcinogenic byproducts. It’s applied to food by either spraying or dipping the food with a solution of sorbic acid and water.
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