Preservatives are chemical substances added to food and beverages to extend shelf life by preventing spoilage caused by microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, mold) and oxidation. They help maintain freshness, flavor, color, and texture while ensuring food safety.

Benzoic Acid

 Benzoic Acid is a white crystalline solid with a faint, pleasant odor, classified as a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. It is widely used as a food preservative, antimicrobial agent, and chemical intermediate. Naturally occurring in many plants, it is commercially produced through oxidation of toluene or extraction from natural sources. Benzoic acid is valued for its ability to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and certain bacteria, making it essential in food preservation and cosmetic formulations. It also serves as a precursor in the manufacture of various pharmaceuticals, dyes, and plasticizers.

Blueberry Toppings

Blueberry Toppings are sweet, fruit-based condiment preparations made primarily from blueberries, sugar, and thickening agents. They are characterized by a vibrant blue-purple color, fruity aroma, and a sweet-tart flavor profile. Typically semi-viscous with chunks or pureed pieces of blueberry, these toppings are used as finishing ingredients in desserts, breakfast foods, and beverages. Blueberry toppings may be prepared as preserves, syrups, or glazes and often contain natural flavors and preservatives to enhance shelf life and sensory appeal.

Calcium Propionate

Calcium Propionate is the calcium salt of propionic acid, appearing as a white, crystalline powder or granules with a slightly salty taste and low odor. It is highly soluble in water and used primarily as a food preservative and mold inhibitor. Calcium Propionate inhibits the growth of mold, bacteria, and fungi, making it especially valuable in baked goods, dairy products, and animal feed to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. It also finds application in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as a preservative and antimicrobial agent.

Carnauba Wax Prime Yellow

Original price was: $ 18.11.Current price is: $ 17.12.
Carnauba Wax Prime Yellow, also known as Type 1 or Prime Yellow Grade, is the highest quality and purest form of carnauba wax derived from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera palm tree, native to Brazil. It is a natural, vegetable-based wax prized for its exceptional hardness, high gloss, high melting point, and emulsification properties. Prime Yellow grade represents the finest classification, characterized by its light yellow to pale amber color, low impurities, and superior film-forming characteristics. It is obtained through a meticulous process of harvesting, drying, and processing the palm leaves to extract the waxy coating, which is then refined and graded. Carnauba Wax is often referred to as the "Queen of Waxes" due to its unique combination of properties unmatched by synthetic alternatives. Technical grade Carnauba Wax Prime Yellow is used across numerous industries for its ability to impart gloss, hardness, slip resistance, and moisture barrier properties. It is not intended for direct food consumption but is widely used in food-contact applications such as coatings and packaging.

Formic Acid

Formic Acid (methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid, typically supplied as an 85% aqueous solution. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent, penetrating odor and strong acidic properties. Formic Acid naturally occurs in insect stings and plant secretions and is widely used in chemical synthesis, agriculture, textile, leather, and rubber industries. The 85% solution balances potency and safe handling for industrial applications. It serves as a preservative, antibacterial agent, and intermediate chemical in numerous manufacturing processes.

Potassium Iodide USP

Original price was: $ 50.00.Current price is: $ 47.50.
Potassium Iodide USP is a high-purity inorganic halogenated salt that meets the strict quality and purity standards of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). It appears as white crystalline granules or powder, is odorless, and has a characteristic saline taste. This pharmaceutical-grade compound is valued for its ability to act as a source of iodide ions, its high solubility in water, and its stability when properly stored. It is slightly hygroscopic and may become yellow upon prolonged exposure to air due to liberation of iodine, with light and moisture accelerating decomposition, requiring careful packaging and storage. Potassium Iodide USP is manufactured under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and is suitable for human pharmaceutical applications, nutritional supplements, and other uses requiring the highest purity standards.

Potassium Metabisulphite Food Grade


Potassium Metabisulphite Food Grade is a white crystalline powder with strong antioxidant and preservative properties. It is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative to prevent spoilage and microbial growth. It also acts as a bleaching agent and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) source. This compound is critical in winemaking, brewing, and food processing to maintain product quality and extend shelf life.

Potassium Sorbate FCC

 Potassium Sorbate FCC (Food Chemical Codex) is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a white crystalline powder widely used as a food preservative. It effectively inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts, and some bacteria, thus extending the shelf life of various food and beverage products. Known for its low toxicity and minimal impact on flavor, Potassium Sorbate is a preferred preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

Propylparaben (Prop BH)

Prop BH, also known as Propylparaben or Propyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, is an organic compound belonging to the paraben family of preservatives. It appears as colorless small crystals or a white crystalline powder with a characteristic mild odor and a slightly bitter taste. The compound is practically insoluble in cold water but readily soluble in alcohols, ethers, and other organic solvents. Propylparaben is widely recognized for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, particularly effective against molds, yeasts, and bacteria. Propylparaben is manufactured for use as a preservative in various industrial applications and is not intended for direct human consumption without appropriate certification.

Sodium Acetate Trihydrate

Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is a white crystalline solid that is the hydrated form of sodium acetate. It is highly soluble in water and has a mildly alkaline pH in solution. Widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries, sodium acetate trihydrate serves as a buffering agent, pH regulator, and preservative. Its ability to stabilize pH and act as a neutralizing agent makes it valuable in various industrial and laboratory applications. Additionally, it is used for heat packs due to its exothermic crystallization properties.  

Sodium Benzoate

Original price was: $ 3.50.Current price is: $ 3.41.

Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, appearing as a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water. It is widely used as a preservative due to its antimicrobial properties, especially effective against yeast and bacteria in acidic conditions. Sodium Benzoate is commonly employed in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries to extend shelf life and maintain product quality. It meets food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade purity standards, ensuring safety for consumption and topical use.

Sodium Formate Food Grade

Original price was: $ 3.09.Current price is: $ 2.94.

Sodium Formate Food Grade is the sodium salt of formic acid, typically available as a white crystalline powder or granules. It is widely used in various industrial applications due to its properties as a buffering agent, de-icing agent, and reducing agent. Sodium Formate is valued for its effectiveness in textile dyeing, leather tanning, and as a corrosion inhibitor in oil and gas drilling fluids.

Sodium Metabisulphite

Original price was: $ 0.99.Current price is: $ 0.85.

 Sodium Metabisulphite is a white crystalline powder widely used as an antioxidant, disinfectant, and preservative. It dissolves readily in water, releasing sulfur dioxide, which acts as a powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant agent. This chemical finds broad applications in food processing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing to prevent spoilage, control microbial growth, and protect equipment from corrosion.

Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder with the chemical formula NaNO₂. This versatile chemical serves as a powerful reducing agent, corrosion inhibitor, and food preservative, widely used in meat curing, pharmaceutical synthesis, and industrial applications. Its oxidative properties make it valuable for dye manufacturing and rubber processing while requiring careful handling due to its toxicity.

Sodium Sulphite (Blue)

Sodium Sulphite Blue is a white to bluish-white crystalline powder with the chemical formula Na₂SO₃. The “Blue” grade indicates a specific industrial quality often containing minor additives or impurities, used primarily in water treatment and chemical industries. It acts as an effective oxygen scavenger, reducing agent, and preservative. This 25kg packaged product is highly soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions, and is widely used in pulp and paper, water treatment, textile, and photographic industries.