Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound that’s become the most commonly used food preservative in the world, and it makes the global food chain possible. It’s highly effective at inhibiting the ...

I love kueh, it’s one of my favourite snacks. This made me wonder: is sorbic acid safe? Should I be concerned about consuming this substance through my favourite food? Let’s dive into the nitty gritty ...

TasteTech has introduced a new 90 per cent version of its controlled release encapsulated sorbic acid to inhibit mould on bread, as industry seeks more ways to reduce formulation costs without ...

SORBIC acid (2,4-hexadienoic acid) is widely used as a food preservative. Its effective action against different micro-organisms1–5 and its harmlessness as a dietary component6, as well as the ease of ...

SINGAPORE: High levels of sorbic acid were found in two of Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh's products during an inspection in April, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (Jul 29), even as the ...

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) ordered a recall for a certain kind of packed cake as it was discovered to have a higher quantity of sorbic acid than is authorized. The order was issued on Friday, Nov ...

UK company TasteTech claims to have come up with a cost-saving method to keep bread fresh and mould-free for a couple of weeks. UK company TasteTech claims to have come up with a cost-saving method to ...

SFA had wrongly informed Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh that it was permitted to use sorbic acid in its kueh products, up to the maximum permissible limits of 1,000ppm In actuality, benzoic acid and ...

SINGAPORE - Sorbic acid exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations has been detected in "Goods" banana cake from Malaysia, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday ...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (Jan 20) issued a recall for the strawberry-flavoured EGO swiss roll after it was found to exceed the permitted level of sorbic acid. The affected ...