Christmas is nearly here and it is now the time to buy the typical Christmas products. One of my favorites is the Italian Panetones. But, have you ever wondered how it can stay in perfect texture throughout the whole Christmas holidays?
In the ingredient list of my panetone I found Potassium Sorbate
So let’s find out a little bit more about this additive.
Potassium Sorbate is an inexpensive yellowish crystalline powder used to expand the shelf life of products, so basically it a food preservative (E number202).
Potassium sorbate is salt of sorbic acid and is prepared by reacting sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. Its chemical formula C6H7KO2.
But don’t worry, it can be fully digested and, although a freshly made Panetone will eventually taste better, the added products won’t ruin your tasty Christmas experience.
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