What is the function of potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate in Body Balance and are these ingredients safe?
Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, also a polyunsaturated fat (used for over 80 years as a food preservative). Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are added as preservatives. They maintain the freshness of the product through its shelf life and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. They also help maintain the proper pH. These two preservatives, similar to vinegar, salt or other natural preservatives, are safe as determined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are listed on the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list. These two preservatives have been used since the 1950s and today stands as one of the most thoroughly tested food additives in history. In fact, few substances have had the kind of extensive, rigorous, and long-term testing than these two preservatives.
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