... hygroscopic,light yellow power. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol,insoluble in organic solvent such as ethyl acetate, ether, ... as a safe foodpreservative by FDA in January 2004 . It is widely used in foodindustry. In food application, it is usually ... with alcohol,organic acids,orglyceride, etc.. It can be used in cooked rice,cakes, snacks, noodles, drinks, brewing, meat products ...