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Food grade ingredient · Sorbate preservative and antimould ingredient · INS 203
Food Grade Calcium Sorbate (E203)
Food grade calcium sorbate, INS 203, is the calcium salt of sorbic acid used as a preservative or antimould ingredient in food categories where local regulations permit.
- CAS number
- 7492-55-9
- Food additive
- INS 203
- Formula
- C12H14CaO4
- Commercial basis
- Specification-led
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GradeFood grade, subject to source qualification
PackingConfirm bag or drum, liner, net weight and pallets
Container loadingConfirm against selected packing and destination
Batch evidenceCurrent specification and COA required
Direct product answer
What is food grade Calcium Sorbate?
Food grade calcium sorbate, INS 203, is the calcium salt of sorbic acid used as a preservative or antimould ingredient in food categories where local regulations permit.
For procurement, “food grade” must be supported by a current source-specific specification, suitable manufacturing and quality documents, and a batch COA. Final use depends on the complete formulation, intended function and destination-market rules.
Buyer-intent guide
How to source food grade Calcium Sorbate in bulk
Use these qualification points when comparing a China supplier, manufacturer source, distributor offer, bulk quotation or sample.
Calcium sorbate preservative bulk
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Calcium sorbate for fermented dairy
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E203 vs potassium sorbate
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Application screening
Food grade Calcium Sorbate applications
These are application-screening areas, not universal approvals or dosage recommendations. Confirm legal use and performance in the finished food.
Fermented dairy
The attachment lists fermented dairy and yogurt; suitability requires culture, pH and regulatory validation.
Fruit concentrates
The supplied example includes concentrated pineapple juice; confirm dissolution, pH and legal use.
Antimould systems
May be evaluated as part of a validated preservation program targeting yeasts and molds.
Dry ingredient blends
Powder compatibility, distribution, moisture control and dissolution should be tested before scale-up.
Supplied technical data
Food grade Calcium Sorbate reference specification
Attachment 9 provides identity and example uses but no numerical quality index. A signed supplier specification and current batch COA are therefore mandatory for qualification.
| Test item | Supplied reference |
|---|---|
| Product grade | Food grade (as supplied) |
| Molecular formula | C12H14CaO4 |
| CAS number | 7492-55-9 |
| Food additive number | INS 203 |
| Quality index | Not supplied in attachment |
| Supplied use description | Preservative and antimould agent |
| Supplied application examples | Fermented dairy products, yogurt and concentrated pineapple juice |
Data note: No assay, moisture, acidity/alkalinity, sorbic acid, metals, microbiology, particle size, packing or MOQ limits were supplied. Do not approve or quote a final grade until these points are documented for the offered source.
Technical selection
Questions to resolve before approving Calcium Sorbate
Complete specification
Obtain quantitative assay, impurity, physical and microbiological criteria before source approval.
Solubility and dispersion
Compare calcium sorbate with potassium sorbate in the real process and pH environment.
Regulatory fit
Verify that INS 203 is permitted for the exact food category and destination market.
Shelf-life study
Validate preservative performance with actual formulation, hygiene, packaging and storage conditions.
Qualification support
Documents and evidence to request
Product documents
Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, test methods, representative COA and batch COA.
Food qualification
Verify applicable food-safety, quality, Kosher, Halal and site documents for the exact grade and source.
Official identity reference
Review the FAOLEX-hosted calcium sorbate compositional specification, then apply destination-market rules to the exact finished food.
Storage and handling
Protect Calcium Sorbate in storage
- EnvironmentStore in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area in accordance with the current SDS.
- MoistureKeep containers tightly closed and protect packaging from water, humidity, contamination and damage.
- ControlsUse food-ingredient hygiene, lot traceability and stock rotation appropriate to the supplied shelf life.
Buyer questions
Food grade Calcium Sorbate FAQ
What is food grade Calcium Sorbate used for?
Calcium Sorbate is used in suitable food processes for sorbate preservative and antimould ingredient functions. Legal use, dosage and performance must be confirmed for the exact food and destination market.
What are the CAS and food additive numbers for Calcium Sorbate?
Calcium Sorbate is identified here by CAS 7492-55-9 and INS 203. Confirm the identity and supplied form on the current specification.
What specification should a buyer request for Calcium Sorbate?
Request the current signed specification, agreed test methods, representative COA and a current batch COA. Resolve every missing unit, comparator or particle-size requirement before approval.
How is food grade Calcium Sorbate packed?
Confirm bag or drum, liner, net weight and pallets. Confirm food-contact liner, palletization, marks and container loading in the quotation.
What should be included in a E203 RFQ?
Provide the food application, target standard and critical limits, quantity, packing, destination, certificates, Incoterm and requested delivery date.
Last reviewed 2026-07-25 by Bespring Chemical technical and export team.
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