How to Use Potassium Sorbate (3 Steps)
Potassium sorbate is a common preservative. When you buy it from a store, it will likely be in a concentrated powdered form. To use it, you must first dilute it to a 25 percent solution, but since it is a preservative, the pre-mixed solution will keep without spoiling indefinably sealed in a jar in your pantry. After making the solution, you can use it in your cooking to increase the shelf life of foods.
Things You'll Need
- Potassium sorbate Measuring cup 3 cups. warm water Stirring spoon 1 qt. resealable jar 1 qt. of food to preserve (fruit with juice)
Instructions
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Fill the jar with 3 cups warm water. Measure 1 level cup potassium sorbate and pour it into the water.
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Mix the water and potassium sorbate thoroughly with the spoon until all the powder has been dissolved. Seal the jar and store indefinitely in a cool, dark place. This is your 25 percent potassium sorbate solution that you will use to preserve foods.
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Add 1 tsp. of the potassium sorbate concentrate mix made in Step 2 to each 1 qt. of food you want to extend the shelf life of before you can or bake it. Follow proper canning or jarring procedures (see link in Resources).
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