It is a substance that inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria and fungi. These products are use to keep food safe for longer.

Among the inputs that Quimatic supplies to the Chilean industry, you can find the followings:

Sodium Benzoateis 

It is a preservative that mainly acts as bacteriostatic, although it can also be fungistatic under acidic conditions. It is mainly used in products such as:

• Salad dressings (Vinegar, Balsamic Dressing).
• Carbonated drinks (carbonic acid).
• Citric or acid Juices.
• Pickles.
• Soy sauces.
• Others.

Potassium Sorbate

It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is used to preserve food from fungi and yeasts colonies. The applications of this preservative are the following:

• Wines.
• Baked goods.
• Cheeses.
• Meats and fruits dried.
• Personal care.
• Others.

Calcium Propionate

It is an organic salt formed by the reaction of calcium hydroxide with propionic acid. It is used to preserve a wide variety of products, some of its applications are de following:

• Bread industry.
• Baked goods.
• Meat processed.
• Milk.
• Others.

Quimatic supplies more antimicrobial agents and preservatives that you may ask for.