Why are sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in the product?
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate work synergistically to keep Limu Original free of harmful molds and microbes after bottling, and keep our chill-blended product from spoiling. These substances are present in quantities of less than one-tenth of 1% in compliance with food safety regulations. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, an FDA-approved polyunsaturated fat that is freely found in nature, in foods such as cranberries. It has been used by food manufacturers for over 80 years to inhibit microbial growth. Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. It has been found to be non-toxic even when taken in large quantities and has been used in foods since the 1850s.
