👉 Sorbates are a class of organic compounds that are commonly used as colorants and detergents in cosmetics, food processing, and other industries. They consist of a salt (sodium or potassium) and an organosulfur compound, which is typically a group I amine. The term "sorbate" comes from the Latin word "sorbi," meaning "salt." The name "sorbates" was first used in 1784 by French chemist
