Calcium sorbate
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Calcium sorbate is the calcium
salt of sorbic acid
. Calcium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt.
It is a commonly-used food preservative; its E number
is E203.
Calcium
Calcium is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078 amu. Calcium is a soft gray alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth-most-abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust...
salt of sorbic acid
Sorbic acid
Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula C6H8O2. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily...
. Calcium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt.
It is a commonly-used food preservative; its E number
E number
E numbers are number codes for food additives that have been assessed for use within the European Union . They are commonly found on food labels throughout the European Union. Safety assessment and approval are the responsibility of the European Food Safety Authority...
is E203.