CALCIUM SORBATE
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and republished in FNP 52 (1992). Group ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw for sorbic acid and its calcium, potassium and sodium salts, expressed as
sorbic acid, established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS INS No. 203
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium sorbate; calcium salt of trans, trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid.
C.A.S. number 7492-55-9
Chemical formula C12H14CaO4
Formula weight 262.32
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than 102% after drying
DESCRIPTION Fine white crystalline powder not showing any change in colour after heating at 105ofor 90 min
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative
